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World in Action

News Documentary

Series 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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedDocumentary

Original Network

ITV1

Episodes & Seasons

35 Seasons • 1294 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1963 – 1998

Premiered: Tue, Jan 1, 1963

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Dec 7, 1998

Season 35, Episode 18: “Britain on the Booze”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is World in Action about?

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.

How many seasons does World in Action have?

World in Action comprises 35 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in World in Action?

Key cast members in World in Action include Not specified.

Who created or directed World in Action?

World in Action was developed and directed by Not specified.