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World in Action (1963 - 1998)

Scripted TV Show
Audience Score
70
NR January 1st, 19636 Seasons, 12 Episodes
World in Action was a British investigative current affairs programme made by Granada Television from 1963 until 1998. Its campaigning journalism frequently had a major impact on events of the day. Its production teams often took audacious risks and gained a solid reputation for its often unorthodox, some said left-wing, approach. Cabinet ministers fell victim to its probings. Numerous innocent victims of the British criminal justice system, including the Birmingham Six, were released from jail. Honouring the programme in its fiftieth anniversary awards, the Political Studies Association, said: "World in Action thrived on unveiling corruption and highlighting underhand dealings. World in Action came to be seen as hard-hitting investigative journalism at its best." In its heyday World in Action drew audiences of up to 23 million in Britain alone, equivalent to almost half the population.

All Seasons

Season 35

Season 35

Jul 27, 1998
Season 11

Season 11

Sep 2, 1974
Season 1

Season 1

Jan 1, 1963

TV Show Details

Air Date:January 1st, 1963

Last Air Date:October 12th, 1998

Network:ITV1
Status:Returning Series
Original Language:English