1972

1. Episode 1

January 24, 1972 · 30m

Two days ago, Britain was set on a new course when we signed the Treaty of Accession to the EEC. In Brussels, Panorama talks exclusively to the prime minister at this moment of personal triumph and asks him how he wants to shape and influence the Europe Britain is in the process of joining.

2. Ulster Initiative

March 13, 1972

Item on the Governments new initiative for a peaceful settlement in Northern Ireland; Alan Hart interviews SDLP leader Gerry Fitt in his Belfast constituency and Michael Charlton chairs discussion between Angus Maude & Norman St John-Stevas.

3. Ulster: A Chance for Peace

March 27, 1972

Michael Charlton and Richard Kershaw present programme, with report from Alan Hart on the Heath initiative on N Ireland, bringing direct rule over Ulster, and reactions to it.

4. End To IRA Ceasefire

July 10, 1972

Michael Charlton interviews William Whitelaw (Sec of State for Northern Ireland) on the calling off of IRA ceasefire and the government response to NI problem, the refusal to give in to terrorism and violence, and the role of British army and security forces in NI.

5. Panorama Special: The Docks Dispute - Part 1

July 24, 1972

6. The Price of Your Car

July 31, 1972

7. Northern Ireland

September 25, 1972

Michael Charlton presents Panorama from Belfast during the Darlington talks. Alan Watson introduces report on Ulster and looks at the best way of tackling the problem.

8. Episode 8

November 20, 1972

9. Episode 9

December 18, 1972