Weekend World
🌍 GB
📅 1972
📺 17 Seasons
🎬 506 Episodes
⚡ Ended
🎭 Documentary
📡 ITV1
📖 About Weekend World
Weekend World was a British television political series, made by London Weekend Television and broadcast from 1972 to 1988.
Created by John Birt not long after he moved to LWT, the series was broadcast on the ITV network at lunchtimes on Sundays. Produced by Nick Elliott and David Elstein, it began by mirroring CBS's "60 Minutes" featuring several stories each week but gradually devolved into a show that featured a forensic interview with a major political figure each week.
It was presented by Peter Jay initially when first broadcast in 1972, but was best-remembered for being anchored by former Labour MP Brian Walden between 1977 and 1986. Conservative MP Matthew Parris took over in 1986, resigning his seat, and presented the programme until the series ended in 1988.
📋 Weekend World — Quick Info
| Title | Weekend World |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Network | ITV1 |
| First Air Date | 1972-10-01 |
| Last Air Date | 1988-06-12 |
| Status | Ended |
| Total Seasons | 17 |
| Total Episodes | 506 |
| Origin Country | GB |
| Language | EN |
| Rating | N/A |
| Type | Documentary |
📺 Weekend World — All Seasons
17 Seasons| # | Season Name | Episodes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 1972 | 11 Episodes | 1972-10-01 |
| Season 2 | 1973 | 35 Episodes | 1973-01-07 |
| Season 3 | 1974 | 30 Episodes | 1974-01-06 |
| Season 4 | 1975 | 36 Episodes | 1975-01-05 |
| Season 5 | 1976 | 25 Episodes | 1976-01-04 |
| Season 6 | 1977 | 14 Episodes | 1977-01-09 |
| Season 7 | 1978 | 17 Episodes | 1978-01-15 |
| Season 8 | 1979 | 27 Episodes | 1979-01-07 |
| Season 9 | 1980 | 36 Episodes | 1980-01-06 |
| Season 10 | 1981 | 36 Episodes | 1981-01-04 |
| Season 11 | 1982 | 37 Episodes | 1982-01-10 |
| Season 12 | 1983 | 36 Episodes | 1983-01-09 |
| Season 13 | 1984 | 36 Episodes | 1984-01-08 |
| Season 14 | 1985 | 36 Episodes | 1985-01-06 |
| Season 15 | 1986 | 36 Episodes | 1986-01-12 |
| Season 16 | 1987 | 36 Episodes | 1987-01-11 |
| Season 17 | 1988 | 22 Episodes | 1988-01-10 |
🎭 Weekend World — Full Cast
1 Cast Members
Matthew Parris
Cast
❓ FAQ about Weekend World
What is Weekend World about?
Weekend World was a British television political series, made by London Weekend Television and broadcast from 1972 to 1988.
Created by John Birt not long after he moved to LWT, the series was broadcast on the ITV network at lunchtimes on Sundays. Produced by Nick Elliott and David Elstein, it began by mirroring CBS's "60 Minutes" featuring several stories each week but gradually devolved into a show that featured a forensic interview with a major political figure each week.
It was presented by Peter Jay initially when first broadcast in 1972, but was best-remembered for being anchored by former Labour MP Brian Walden between 1977 and 1986. Conservative MP Matthew Parris took over in 1986, resigning his seat, and presented the programme until the series ended in 1988.
How many episodes does Weekend World have?
Weekend World has a total of 506 episodes spread across 17 season(s). It first aired on 1972-10-01.
Who stars in Weekend World?
The main cast of Weekend World includes Matthew Parris.
What is the rating of Weekend World?
Weekend World has a rating of /10 based on 0 votes. It is a ended Documentary series.
Where can I watch Weekend World?
Weekend World airs on ITV1. Check your local streaming platforms for availability.
What genre is Weekend World?
Weekend World is a Documentary series from GB. It features Matthew Parris in lead roles.