 The BBC has announced it is airing an hour-long Panorama special next week – but has remained quiet on what the subject matter will be. The broadcaster would normally reveal what the episode is about, as well as sharing a title ahead of airdate – but this edition is shrouded in mystery, sparking speculation about what could be shown. The secretive steps suggest the Panorama episode could contain explosive allegations, like the recent Dispatches episode that accused Russell Brand of emotional abuse, sexual assault and rape. Whatever it is about, the episode is bound to attract viewers out of curiosity. With that in mind, when is it airing and how can you watch it? When is the BBC's new episode of Panorama airing? Panorama is due to air on Monday night at 9pm. The episode will run for an hour ahead of the 10 O'clock News. Subjects are normally revealed ahead of time – but this one is being touted as a 'special' (Picture: BBC) How to watch Panorama The episode will air on BBC One – where the programme usually airs on a Monday night. If you miss it you'll most likely be able to catch up via the BBC iPlayer, where instalments usually drop after they are shown. What is the subject of this week's Panorama? The BBC has kept this very much under wraps – with the episode synopsis saying only: 'In-depth current affairs report covering a story behind the headlines.' While the show is known for its hard-hitting investigative reports, these are normally publicised ahead of time – which has led to a frenzy on social media, with theories it could be similar to Channel 4's recent Dispatches about Russell Brand. Russell Brand was revealed as the subject of Channel 4's recent Dispatches just hours before broadcast (Picture: Getty Images) On that occasion Channel 4 did not release information about the 90-minute-long episode before it aired, although Brand pre-emptively issued a video statement during which he revea){kind=link}
NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
The BBC has announced it is airing an hour-long Panorama special next week – but has remained quiet on what the subject matter will be.
The broadcaster would normally reveal what the episode is about, as well as sharing a title ahead of airdate – but this edition is shrouded in mystery, sparking speculation about what could be shown.
The secretive steps suggest the Panorama episode could contain explosive allegations, like the recent Dispatches episode that accused Russell Brand of emotional abuse, sexual assault and rape.
Whatever it is about, the episode is bound to attract viewers out of curiosity.