Panorama (TV programme) Panorama (TV programme) Panorama is a British investigative current affairs documentary programme that is aired on BBC Television. First broadcast in 1953, it is the world's longest-running current affairs television programme. "Panorama" has been presented by many well known BBC presenters, including Richard Dimbleby, Robin Day, David Dimbleby and Jeremy Vine. it still retains a peak time transmission slot on BBC One, but without a regular presenter. The programme also airs worldwide through BBC World News on digital services, satellite and cable in many countries. "Panorama" was launched on 11 November 1953 by the BBC; it emphasises investigative journalism. "Daily
BBC World Service Television and current affairs service, launched in Asia on 14 October 1991 on STAR TV, and also available from Turkey to South Korea on AsiaSat. Competing against CNN International, it showed current affairs and documentary programming from BBC One and BBC Two in addition to "BBC World Service News" with entertainment programs aired on Star Plus. Following the acquisition of STAR TV by Rupert Murdoch, owner of News Corporation, in March 1994, BBC World Service Television was removed from the satellite service that was broadcast to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, although it could still be received in the rest of