1992

E1. Risky Business

Jan 13, 1992

King's Cross, Zeebrugge, Piper Alpha - more than a thousand people died in the big disasters of the late 80s. Yet after most disasters and deaths at work, company managements escape unpunished.

E2. Getting Rid of Granny

Jan 20, 1992

The Prime Minister praised the NHS for the treatment his parents received when they were ill in their old age. But many health authorities are now cutting back or even abandoning long-stay beds, moving the elderly to private nursing homes.

E3. Nuclear Nightmare

Jan 27, 1992

The collapse of Soviet Union has left thousands of nuclear warheads, vast amounts of plutonium and entire cities full of scientists who know how to make nuclear weapons: what happens to them now?

E4. The Third Man

Feb 3, 1992

As the General Election approaches, opinion polls suggest an increasing likelihood of the result being a hung Parliament. If so, the balance of power may be held by Paddy Ashdown , the leader of the Liberal Democrats.

E5. Bush's Domestic Storm

Feb 10, 1992

Next week George Bush sets out on the long electoral road to a 2nd term in the White House. But America is ill disposed to reward the President for his foreign policy successes. The campaign spotlight has focused on the ailing US economy.

E6. 17/02/1992

Feb 17, 1992

As the opinion polls indicate that-half the Scottish electorate now favours independence, David Dimbleby chairs a debate from Edinburgh on the future of Scotland's government.

E7. Unsafe Convictions

Feb 24, 1992

Three men are serving life sentences for gruesome murder of a Cardiff prostitute. Tom Mangold investigates some of methods used by police in a case led to longest murder trial in British history.

E8. Crisis at the Coalface

Mar 2, 1992

Since the miners' strike 7 yrs ago, productivity in Britain's mines has soared and efficiency improved beyond expectations. But there have been pit closures and redundancies as the coal industry has felt the chill blast of market forces.

E9. The Slide Into Slump

Mar 9, 1992

Now that it is officially admitted that Britain's current economic recession is the longest since the Second World War, a bitter debate has broken out about its origins.

E10. The Chancellors' Debate

Mar 16, 1992 · 30m

David Dimbleby chairs a debate on one of the issues crucial to the outcome of the imminent General Election.

E11. Leaders: Liberal Democrats

Mar 23, 1992

David Dimbleby face-to-face with party leaders. Tonight: Paddy Ashdown, Leader of Liberal Democrats.

E12. Leaders: Labour Party

Mar 30, 1992

David Dimbleby face-to-face in live interviews with party leaders. Tonight: Neil Kinnock, Leader of Labour Party.

E13. Leaders: Conservative Party

Apr 6, 1992

The Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party, John Major, is interviewed live by David Dimbleby. Can the Conservatives win the election despite the longest economic recession since the war?

E14. 13/04/1992

Apr 13, 1992

What are the implications of the election result for the nation and for its political parties? David Dimbleby and the Panorama team assess last Thursday's poll.

E15. Not a Drop to Drink

Apr 27, 1992

Summer has not yet arrived but already large areas of southern Britain are subject to hosepipe bans and other restrictions on use of water.

E16. The House Party's Over

May 11, 1992

Are golden days over for British home owners? Reporter John Plender looks at whether in future owning a house will still be a sure way of doubling your money or whether.

E17. Citizen Major's Charter

May 18, 1992

The Citizen's Charter, which John Major launched as Tories' "big idea" for 90s, is rapidly breeding mini-charters setting new standards for most public services.

E18. The South Strikes Back

Jun 1, 1992

At Earth Summit in Rio this week, tax payers in rich countries like Britain will be asked to pay billions of pounds to save world from environmental disaster.

E19. 08/06/1992

Jun 8, 1992

E20. 15/06/1992

Jun 15, 1992

Are police now calling a truce in war on drugs? Fewer users are being prosecuted, but does this mean there is a move towards a decriminalisation of drugs use?.

E21. 22/06/1992

Jun 22, 1992

As Israel prepares to go to the polls, the Middle East peace process hangs in the balance. Jane Corbin reports on how the Israeli voters will affect the prospect for peace.

E22. Pension Funds

Jun 29, 1992

In wake of Maxwell scandal, there are fears that pension funds are vulnerable to theft and sharp practice by people who run them.

E23. Hong Kong

Jul 6, 1992

In a few days' time, Britain's last governor will arrive in Hong Kong - in preparation for handing the colony over to China. Can Chris Patten save the way of life of its people, or will it fall prey to the regime in Peking?

E24. Dollars, Deals and the Old Guard

Jul 13, 1992

Almost a year after abortive coup against Gorbachev, ghost of communism still haunts former Soviet Union.

E25. AIDS

Jul 20, 1992

New fears about an Aids epidemic in the heterosexual community have been raised by recent highly publicised cases. Tom Mangold looks at new evidence on how Aids spreads among heterosexuals, and whether current health policies are effective

E26. The Dentists' Revolt

Jul 27, 1992

Is free dental care in danger of becoming a thing of past? As dentists threaten to withdraw from NHS over Government's attempts to regulate their fees, Steve Bradshaw reports on widening gap between private and NHS dentistry.

E27. America's Killing Question

Aug 3, 1992

Supporters of death penalty in America used to claim it was a deterrent to violent crime.

E28. The Plutonium Business

Aug 10, 1992

Britain is poised to become a major player in an international trade in deadly plutonium.

E29. For Those in Peril

Aug 17, 1992

Forced to remain in harbour against their will and obliged to throw almost half their catch back into sea, British fishermen are angrier than at any time since "cod war" of early 1970s.

E30. One Rule for the Bosses

Aug 24, 1992

Despite the recession, the pay of Britain's company directors is rising faster than ever. How do they justify double-figure increases? Michael Crick finds out who sets the boss's pay and whether there is a better way.