Panorama: 1975
Season 23 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Panorama Season 22.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 23 Progress Shield
The New Man - Cuban Style
Jan 6, 1975
David Dimbleby presents a report by Denis Tuohy on the internal changes that have taken place in Cuba under Castro.
Tory Leadership Contest
Feb 10, 1975
The Conservative Party comes under scrutiny in this investigation of the processes and the policies behind the leadership contest. The programmes also takes a look at the electione
Panorama Goes Comprehensive
Feb 24, 1975
Julian Pettifer asks if the comprehensive education system is working. He travels to Sheffield, a city with five years of experience under the new system, and talks to teachers, ch
Episode 8
Mar 3, 1975
A report in the EEC referendum, with a particular interest in how the pros and antis will run their campaigns. MPs John Mackintosh and Neil Marten argue in studio.
Episode 9
Mar 10, 1975
David Lomax reports with exclusive footage of the coronation of Nepal's King Berendra. The programme looks at the challenges faced by this 28-year-old former Etonian whose country
H.R. Haldeman Interview
Mar 24, 1975
An interview with H.R. Haldeman, former chief of staff to Richard Nixon, who resigned following the Watergate affair.
Britain's Steel Dilemma
Apr 14, 1975
A report on Britain's steel industry asking whether it can modernize without losing too many jobs. Richard Kershaw's investigation takes him to Welsh and Teesside steel works.
Episode 14
Apr 21, 1975
A report on the President Thiu of South Vietnam's resignation and the implications this holds for US policy. Also includes coverage of the first free elections in Portugal for half
Luton Murder - A Lurking Doubt?
May 5, 1975
Panorama investigates the 1969 Luton Post Office killing for which three men were convicted and the revelations since uncovered which have led many to believe that these conviction
Panorama In Rhodesia
May 12, 1975
Nearly 10 years Rhodesia unilaterally declared independence and with the future of the white rebellion looking uncertain, Richard Kershaw talks with Prim Minister Ian Smith and ask
Referendum Special
Jun 2, 1975
Tony Benn and Roy Jenkins debate on the EEC Common Market in studio.
The Price of Peace
Jun 16, 1975
Robert McNeil examines NATO, which costs Britain £4.5 billion a year. The report asks if this figure could be reduced by allies agreeing to cut out duplication of weapon systems.
Battles of Ideas
Jun 23, 1975
David Dimbleby talks to Sir Keith Joseph about his ideas of capitalism, communism and the present crisis facing the world.
Episode 22
Jun 30, 1975
An examination of the spiralling costs of council housing, with contribution from Environment Secretary Anthony Crosland.
Buddy, Can You Spare A Home?
Jul 7, 1975
Denis Tuohy looks at the situation facing Vietnamese refugees in the United States, visiting refugee camps, union leaders and speaking to Marshal Hy, the six-gun toting former pres
Episode 25
Sep 8, 1975
David Dimbleby interviews Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and Tom Mangold reports from Syria.
Sandhurst
Sep 15, 1975 · 49 min
First transmitted in 1975, this edition of Panorama is set at Sandhurst, the officer training academy. It follows a group of young men preparing for a life of leadership in the Arm
Episode 27
Sep 22, 1975
A look at the threat arrival straight into unemployment faced by school leavers. In addition, a David Dimbleby follows Margaret Thatcher to America in a report entitled "Thatcher G
Episode 28
Sep 29, 1975
Tonight's programme examines the relationship between MPs and their constituents. Michael Cockerell speaks with Reg Prentice about the balance between representing a constituency o
Episode 29
Oct 6, 1975
A report on Ulster loyalists and a conversation with Young Conservative conservatives from Blackpool about the decline in votes.
Adult Illiteracy
Oct 13, 1975
A look at the problem of adult illiteracy, including a studio discussion with a number of people affected and an insight into the efforts made to remedy the issue.
Rhodesia - To Share Or To Fight?
Nov 10, 1975
Richard Lindley speaks to white farmer Des Bawden and black barrister Sottayi Katsere in a programme investigating whether all races can live peacefully in Rhodesia ten years after
Coming Apart? - The Devolution Debate Part 1
Nov 17, 1975
David Dimbleby examines the issues surrounding devolution. Robin Day talks to politicians such as Edward Heath, Jeremy Thorpe and George Reid. The debate is continued in the editio
Episode 38
Dec 15, 1975
Tonight's programme includes a report from Sydney following the Australian election.
Episode 39
Dec 22, 1975
Tom Mangold reports on the case of Patrick Mackay case: Patrick Mackay (b. 1952) was the unhappy child of a violent father and a product of a cold institutional upbringing. He woul