BBC “Panorama” is the U.K’s answer to “60 Minutes”. The weekly current affairs show has hit the headlines after President Donald Trump threatened to sue for $1billion over an edited speech that sparked internal resignations.
In U.S. or Canada? Here’s how to watch “Panorama” online from anywhere with a VPN.
BBC ‘Panorama’: TV channel, Stream, Where to watch
In an episode of ‘Panorama’ titled “Trump: A Second Chance?” (Oct 28, 2024), the BBC edited parts of Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech – two segments nearly an hour apart – into what appeared to be a single exhortation to “walk down to the Capitol … and fight like hell”.
Trump lawyers have threatened to sue and the episode has been removed. But there are over 50 episodes of ‘Panorama’ still available to watch, including ‘The Fall of Prince Andrew’, ‘Trump and The Tech Titans’, ‘The King of Jordan and the Children of Gaza’, and ‘Trump and Starmer: A Special Relationship?’
Want to watch ‘Panorama’? Here’s where to stream it online and from anywhere – including how to access BBC iPlayer in the U.S.A.
Watch ‘Panorama’ free online in the U.K.
‘Panorama’ is streaming free on BBC iPlayer, where you can also catch up the latest episodes. You’ll need a TV licence and a BBC account to stream live or on demand in the U.K.
🇬🇧 Outside the U.K.? Brits everywhere can still watch BBC iPlayer from anywhere with a VPN to appear back in the U.K. See the quick steps below.
Watch BBC ‘Panorama’ from abroad
If you are abroad and want to stream the BBC’s ‘Panorama’ from your usual iPlayer account, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is the simplest solution. It lets your device appear to be back in the U.K., which is ideal if you are travelling for work or on holiday.
Our favourite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market (per our NordVPN review).
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we mentioned earlier, NordVPN is our top choice.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you’d select a U.K. server from the list.
3. Sit back and watch. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch “Panorama” 2025 online.
How to watch ‘Panorama’ around the world
Can I watch ‘Panorama’ in the U.S.A?
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You might be able to watch some episodes on BBC Select (7-day trial) in the U.S.A… but not many.
Remember: If you’re a British citizen in the United States for work or on vacation and want to watch the U.K. version of ‘Panorama’, you can use a VPN like NordVPN to access BBC iPlayer.
Can you stream ‘Panorama’ in Canada?
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“Panorama” is not broadcast live in Canada but Brits visiting Canada need not miss out on the BBC’s flagship current affairs show.
Travelers away from the U.K. can still catch ‘Panorama’ on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch ‘Panorama’ online in Australia
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“Panorama” was available in Australia on ClickView at one time but it no longer appears to offer episodes. However, isn’t the end of the story…
If you’re a Brit Down Under, you can use a VPN to watch on BBC iPlayer just as if you were back at home.
What is ‘Panorama’?
BBC ‘Panorama’ is a long-running British television current affairs documentary program produced by the BBC. It’s known for in-depth investigative journalism that explores political, social, and economic issues in the UK and around the world.
First broadcast in 1953, ‘Panorama’ episodes typically focus on a single topic, such as government corruption, corporate misconduct, social injustice, or public policy failures.
The show often uses undercover reporting, interviews, and analysis to uncover hidden truths or hold powerful people and institutions to account.
Recent investigations include ‘The Fall of Prince Andrew’, ‘Trump and The Tech Titans’, and ‘The King of Jordan and the Children of Gaza’.
What is Panorama’s most famous episode? Arguably John Sweeney’s investigation into The Church of Scientology.
In November 2025, BBC Director General Tim Davie retired following the Trump editing scandal. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to BBC Chair Samir Shah to ask what action is being taken over concerns raised about ‘Panorama’.
‘Panorama’ airs on BBC One and is also available on BBC iPlayer.
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