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The Best Episodes of Panorama Season 74

Every episode of Panorama Season 74 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Panorama Season 74!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Panorama Season 74 Episode 4 - Our Man in Moscow
    7.9/10(37 votes)

    S74:E4

    Panorama follows a year in the life of the BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, and his work reporting from one of the most hostile places in the world to be a journalist.

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  2. Panorama Season 74 Episode 7 - The Rising Cost of Health Benefits
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S74:E7

    One in ten working-age people in England and Wales now claims disability or incapacity benefits. The cost to the taxpayer has increased dramatically over the last decade and now stands at £56 billion a year – four times what is spent on the justice system. Disability benefits have seen the sharpest rise, particularly among young people, and more than half of the overall increase has come from claimants with mental health and behavioural conditions. So what's behind the increase? Reporter Bronagh Munro investigates the spiralling costs and asks whether the health-related benefits system is fit for purpose.

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  3. Panorama Season 74 Episode 8 - Will Robots Take My Job?
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S74:E8

    Robots can already do many jobs more quickly and efficiently than humans. Soon, they may be better than us at many more tasks. In Silicon Valley, plans are underway for massive changes in the workplace – prompting fears that millions of people will be replaced by robots and AI. So, will this future bring freedom from work in a world of unlimited resources or a dystopia where millions of workers are discarded and impoverished? Reporter Richard Bilton investigates the rise of the robots and what it could mean for all of us.

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  4. Panorama Season 74 Episode 22 - There's A Gangster In My Flat
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    S74:E22

    Criminal gangs are targeting the rental market to take over properties and use them to run their operations. Panorama reporter Hazel Martin speaks to flat owners who paid reputable agencies to do tenancy checks but still ended up handing over their keys to criminals using fake IDs and references. One flat was turned into a drugs factory, another became a brothel, and a third was sublet and ransacked. Even when there appears to be clear evidence of criminal behaviour, gangs are escaping prosecution, and landlords say it can take months to repossess their properties.

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  5. Panorama Season 74 Episode 26 - 9/11: The Saudi Connection
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S74:E26

    Following the new release of documents relating to the 9/11 attacks, Panorama investigates the claim that individuals working for the Saudi government might have been involved.

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  6. Panorama Season 74 Episode 3 - Post Office: Who's to Blame?
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    S74:E3

    It’s been called the worst miscarriage of justice in British history. Hundreds of postmasters were wrongly prosecuted after money disappeared from the Horizon computer system. But who’s really to blame for the Post Office scandal? With the public inquiry due to deliver its final report later in 2026, the Metropolitan Police says it is looking at more than 50 'persons of interest'. They include managers, investigators and lawyers. Reporter Andy Verity investigates some of those responsible for decisions that saw innocent postmasters jailed, lives destroyed and reputations ruined.

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  7. Panorama Season 74 Episode 16 - Scams, Lies and AI
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S74:E16

    Marianna Spring explores how AI slop is shaping what we see, what we believe and who we can trust. In the age of artificial intelligence, will seeing ever be believing again?

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  8. Panorama Season 74 Episode 11 - Living without Life’s Little Luxuries
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S74:E11

    With the cost-of-living crisis still squeezing household budgets, Colletta Smith investigates the consequences for communities, jobs and everyday life.

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  9. Panorama Season 74 Episode 12 - Dangerous Dogs: Is the Ban Working?
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S74:E12

    Two years ago, the government banned XL Bully dogs, promising it would save lives. Panorama investigates whether that commitment has been kept.

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  10. Panorama Season 74 Episode 1 - Why Are Vet Bills So High?
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S74:E1

    More than half of UK households have a pet. We value their fun, love and companionship. But vet bills have rocketed in recent years, increasing by almost 50% since 2020. Richard Bilton investigates why it’s become so much more expensive to go to the vet. He speaks to industry insiders and hears from dog owners and cat lovers who found themselves in a dilemma when the health of their pet was dependent on paying bills that could run to thousands of pounds. A recent report has recommended changes to a market that has become increasingly dominated by large corporate chains and asks if the proposed changes go far enough.

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  11. Panorama Season 74 Episode 5 - Knife Crime - What Happened to our Boys?
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S74:E5

    Kelyan Bokassa was murdered on a bus in broad daylight in Woolwich in south east London in January 2025. He was 14 years old. A few weeks earlier, his friend, 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell, was also murdered in a knife attack on a nearby street. Both boys were being exploited by criminal gangs. Their mothers tell Panorama they knew their sons were in danger, and that they desperately tried to get help. But they say the authorities failed them. The local council says it's working hard to tackle knife crime, and that it is committed to learning from what happened. So how did Kelyan and Daejaun slip through the cracks of a system which is meant to keep children safe? Reporter Frankie McCamley traces the lives of two lost boys and follows the mothers left behind, who now want answers.

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  12. Panorama Season 74 Episode 13 - Trump's Immigration Crackdown
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S74:E13

    President Trump’s crackdown on immigration has led to a big drop in the number of migrants illegally crossing the border and a sharp rise in arrests in US cities. But his administration’s hardline approach has divided America. Two protesters have been shot dead on the streets of Minneapolis by federal agents, and an estimated 14 million undocumented immigrants are at risk of deportation. Reporter Darragh MacIntyre meets some of the families living under threat and asks whether the president’s tough policies are working.

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  13. Panorama Season 74 Episode 15 - Iran War - The Cost at Home
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S74:E15

    Shock waves from the Iran War have already been felt in the UK. Fuel prices have risen and interest rates are on hold, but that could be just the beginning of a much bigger economic impact on energy bills, the price of food and mortgage rates. Reporter Rahil Sheikh meets families already feeling the squeeze, businesses having to adapt to a world turned upside down, and experts trying to make sense of it all. What could the war mean for the economy and the cost of living here at home?

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  14. Panorama Season 74 Episode 29 - Ghost Plates: Drivers Cheating the Law
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S74:E29

    It’s estimated that millions of vehicles on Britain's roads are using illegal number plates designed to evade cameras and avoid detection. Rahil Sheikh reveals how cloned and ghost number plates are leaving innocent motorists facing fines, debt collection threats and years of stress, while dangerous drivers and organised criminals exploit weaknesses in a system relied upon by police and road safety authorities. While police warn that illegal plates are becoming an increasing threat to road safety, Panorama meets families whose lives have been devastated by drivers using cloned or ghost plates, including victims of hit-and-run incidents and dangerous driving. The programme looks at why enforcement has struggled to keep pace and asks whether Britain's number plate system is fit for purpose.

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  15. Panorama Season 74 Episode 6 - Framed For Murder?
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    S74:E6

    Omar Benguit has spent 23 years in prison for murder, but there's no CCTV or forensic evidence linking him to the crime. The main prosecution witness is a proven liar with a history of making false allegations. Panorama reveals how the police built their case around her, even though they had evidence that discredited her account. Reporter Bronagh Munro, who has been investigating the case for ten years, also talks to witnesses who say they were pressured to lie in court and finds information that strengthens Omar Benguit's alibi. The new evidence raises serious questions about the police's original investigation and suggests he may have been framed for murder. Dorset Police say the case has been dismissed twice by the Court of Appeal and that its investigation was thorough, detailed and very complex.

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  16. Panorama Season 74 Episode 27 - Epstein: Money, Power and Abuse
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    S74:E27

    It’s a sex abuse scandal that has gripped the world. But despite all the headlines and stories, important questions remain unanswered about Jeffrey Epstein. How did he become so powerful?

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  17. Panorama Season 74 Episode 2 - Maxed Out: The Credit Card Trap
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S74:E2

    As the cost-of-living crisis continues, millions are leaning on credit cards to make ends meet. Are regulators doing enough to protect us from getting into debt?

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  18. Panorama Season 74 Episode 28 - Grooming Gangs: Why Were We Ignored?
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S74:E28

    For years, organised gangs of abusers, mostly of Pakistani heritage, preyed on young girls in Oxford while the authorities looked the other way. Panorama examines the devastating legacy of this neglect for three survivors, revealing the extent of the abuse they suffered, the enduring impact it has had and the questions they still have. Reporter Ellie Flynn hears how the women recall being abused by hundreds of men in the city, yet to date only around 20 have been convicted. Both the police and local authority say they have learned from past mistakes, and while Oxford has so far avoided the notoriety of other towns and cities where grooming gangs operated, the programme hears how those who have so far escaped justice may still be active in Oxford.

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  19. Panorama Season 74 Episode 23 - Andy Burnham: The Laura Kuenssberg Interview
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    S74:E23

    What kind of prime minister will Andy Burnham be? Laura Kuenssberg has been behind the scenes with him during his first week in power. In his first major broadcast interview since taking office, she asks about his plans - and the challenges ahead.

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  20. Panorama Season 74 Episode 31 - Roman Abramovich: How He Hid His Fortune
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    S74:E31

    Roman Abramovich was the Russian oligarch who brought his wealth to the UK. But what’s the truth about Roman Abramovich’s fortune? Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Panorama investigates the documents that were falsified to hide his wealth and evade tax. Roman Abramovich's lawyers say he denies evading tax or concealing his fortune.

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  21. Panorama Season 74 Episode 21 - Dubai: Is The Dream Over?
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S74:E21

    For decades, Dubai has sold itself as a safe place to live, do business and party. But when war broke out in nearby Iran, the city’s carefully curated image was shattered. Missiles and drones hit luxury hotels and critical infrastructure, expats scrambled for safety, and the government clamped down on sharing images of the war. Panorama reveals through the eyes of British residents, business owners and experts how Dubai’s promise of security and prosperity has been tested like never before.

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  22. Panorama Season 74 Episode 30 - Cancer Before 50: Why Is It Rising?
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    S74:E30

    Why are more younger people getting cancer? Rates of bowel, breast and other cancers are rising among younger generations according to NHS data. Hayley Hassall meets patients facing devastating diagnoses and investigates what may be driving the increase. From ultra-processed food and changing diets to chemicals found in everyday products, Panorama examines the latest scientific research into possible causes and asks whether regulators and government are doing enough to protect public health.

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  23. Panorama Season 74 Episode 14 - Antisemitism - Why British Jews Are Afraid
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S74:E14

    Reports of antisemitic incidents have risen in the UK over the last few years, leaving many British Jews feeling fearful and under threat. In October 2025, a knifeman tried to enter Heaton Park synagogue - two members of the congregation were killed. Judith Moritz examines how abuse, intimidation and violence aimed at Jewish communities has become more widespread, hearing from the government’s independent reviewer of terror legislation who believes the normalisation of antisemitism makes violence more likely.

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  24. Panorama Season 74 Episode 9 - At War: Trump, Israel and Iran
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    S74:E9

    As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, Jane Corbin investigates the origins and aims of the US/Israeli offensive against Iran that could reshape the region.

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  25. Panorama Season 74 Episode 17 - The Dark Side of Married at First Sight
    6.2/10(18 votes)

    S74:E17

    Panorama investigates allegations that raise serious concerns that welfare procedures on Married at First Sight UK have failed contributors, leaving them at risk of harm.

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Season 74 Ratings Summary

"Our Man in Moscow" is the best rated episode of "Panorama" season 74. It scored 7.9/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/2026. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Rising Cost of Health Benefits".