World in Action
World in Action was Granada Television’s flagship ITV current affairs series, running from 7 Jan 1963 to 7 Dec 1998, and built a reputation for film-led investigative reporting and a forceful editorial stance. Its journalism produced major public and political repercussions—including investigations associated with miscarriages of justice such as the Birmingham Six—and it also served as a platform for landmark documentary projects, including the first broadcast of “Seven Up!” as part of the strand in 1964.
23 episodes
- 1. Beat the Clock on Defence SpendingMilitary budget over spending is presented as a game show.NRCCJan 1, 1963
- 2. Atomic Arms RaceNo synopsis available yet.NRCCJan 7, 1963
- 3. Congo ConflictNo synopsis available yet.NRCCJan 14, 1963
- 4. East GermanyNo synopsis available yet.NRCCJan 21, 1963
- 6. Lord HailshamNo synopsis available yet.NRCCFeb 11, 1963
- 7. SupermarketsAn investigation into supermarket practices and their effect on a neighbourhood.NRCCFeb 18, 1963
- 8. The Fashion HousesNo synopsis available yet.NRCCFeb 25, 1963
- 9. TibetA look at the first years of China's occupation of Tibet.NRCCMar 11, 1963
- 10. Harold WilsonNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMar 25, 1963
- 11. The Gambling BusinessNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMar 25, 1963
- 12. Typhoid in ZermattNo synopsis available yet.NRCCApr 1, 1963
- 13. MigrantsThe plight of southern based Italians having to move to the North of Italy for work.NRCCApr 8, 1963
- 14. The AirlinesNo synopsis available yet.NRCCApr 8, 1963
- 15. The VolunteersThe valuable contributions young volunteers make.NRCCApr 14, 1963
- 16. The Der Speigel AffairNo synopsis available yet.NRCCApr 24, 1963
- 17. The Petrol BusinessAn investigation into the UK petrol supply business and techniques used amongst rival firms to win customers.NRCCApr 29, 1963
- 18. The Greek Royal FamilyNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMay 6, 1963
- 19. CharitiesNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMay 13, 1963
- 20. Stanley MatthewsNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMay 27, 1963
- 21. LitterA look at the country's increasing litter problem.NRCCJun 3, 1963
- 22. Don't Take the RiskNo synopsis available yet.NRCCJun 10, 1963
- 23. Election CostsNo synopsis available yet.NRCCJun 24, 1963
- 24. IvanovNo synopsis available yet.NRCCJul 1, 1963
World in Action
World in Action was Granada Television’s flagship ITV current affairs series, running from 7 Jan 1963 to 7 Dec 1998, and built a reputation for film-led investigative reporting and a forceful editorial stance. Its journalism produced major public and political repercussions—including investigations associated with miscarriages of justice such as the Birmingham Six—and it also served as a platform for landmark documentary projects, including the first broadcast of “Seven Up!” as part of the strand in 1964.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Granada Television, ITV
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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