Panorama
1975
197539 episodes
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Jan 20, 1975
Episode 3
In or Out - The Sovereignty Debate
Jan 27, 1975
Episode 4
Episode 4
Feb 3, 1975
Episode 5
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 electioneering of Margaret Thatcher and the media crowd following her campaign. According to an article in 'The Times' on the day following the broadcast, Mrs Thatcher withdrew from the programme at the last minute because she felt that she would not have had the right of reply.
Episode 6
Lifting the Veil: The New Face of Pakistani Women
Feb 17, 1975
Episode 7
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, children and parents. He wants to know if the schools are too big and if bright children are suffering under the new system of equality in education.
Episode 8
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
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 is among the 25 poorest in the world.
Episode 10
Cambodia - Going, Going... Gone?
Mar 17, 1975
Episode 11
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.
Episode 12
Episode 12
Apr 7, 1975
Julian Pettifer reports on a trip to war ravaged Vietnam.
Episode 13
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
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 a century.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Apr 28, 1975
Episode 16
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 convictions were miscarriages of justice.
Episode 17
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 asks him what terms he would consider.
Episode 18
Shirley Williams v. Enoch Powell
May 19, 1975
Episode 19
Referendum Special
Jun 2, 1975
Tony Benn and Roy Jenkins debate on the EEC Common Market in studio.
Episode 20
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.
Episode 21
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
Episode 22
Jun 30, 1975
An examination of the spiralling costs of council housing, with contribution from Environment Secretary Anthony Crosland.
Episode 23
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 president of South Vietnam.
Episode 24
Episode 24
Sep 1, 1975
Episode 25
Episode 25
Sep 8, 1975
David Dimbleby interviews Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and Tom Mangold reports from Syria.
Episode 26
Sandhurst
Sep 15, 197549m
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 Army. These 'managers of violence' will be expected to perform to the very highest of traditions of the British Army and be prepared to apply their professionalism on British soil should the need arise.
Episode 27
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 Goes West" as she spreads her conservative philosophy stateside.
Episode 28
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 of electors and an advocate for one's political party.
Episode 29
Episode 29
Oct 6, 1975
A report on Ulster loyalists and a conversation with Young Conservative conservatives from Blackpool about the decline in votes.
Episode 30
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.
Episode 31
Episode 31
Oct 20, 1975
Episode 32
Episode 32
Oct 27, 1975
Episode 33
Episode 33
Nov 3, 1975
Episode 34
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 the unilateral declaration of independence.
Episode 35
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 edition of "Tonight" which ran later in the evening.
Episode 36
Episode 36
Dec 1, 1975
Episode 37
Episode 37
Dec 8, 1975
Episode 38
Episode 38
Dec 15, 1975
Tonight's programme includes a report from Sydney following the Australian election.
Episode 39
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 would go on a rampage of violence through London and Kent, killing at least three people. Mackay's transcripts are read by famous actor Malcolm McDowell.