Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Documentary
Rating: 7.0/10
World in Action
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1963, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the News, Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 35 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within News and Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
23 Episodes • Aired 1963-01-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
35 Episodes • Aired 1963-09-11
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
27 Episodes • Aired 1964-09-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
51 Episodes • Aired 1967-07-03
No season overview provided for this season.
