Panorama

Panorama is a flagship current affairs program broadcast by the BBC. It is currently newsworthy due to a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed against the BBC by former US President Donald Trump. The lawsuit stems from a Panorama documentary that aired in 2024 (criticized in 2025) regarding the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot. Trump alleges that the program defamed him by editing his speech to falsely imply he incited the riot. A Florida judge has set a trial date for February 2027. The BBC's attempt to avoid disclosing internal documents related to the episode has been rejected. Furthermore, Trump may be compelled to disclose details about his assets as part of the legal proceedings. The BBC is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed, but the case is proceeding, highlighting the ongoing legal battles and scrutiny surrounding media coverage of politically sensitive events.