World in Action
🌍 GB
📅 1963
📺 35 Seasons
🎬 1294 Episodes
⚡ Ended
🎭 News🎭 Documentary
📡 ITV1
📖 About 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.
📋 World in Action — Quick Info
| Title | World in Action |
| Genre | News, Documentary |
| Network | ITV1 |
| First Air Date | 1963-01-01 |
| Last Air Date | 1998-12-07 |
| Status | Ended |
| Total Seasons | 35 |
| Total Episodes | 1294 |
| Origin Country | GB |
| Language | EN |
| Rating | ⭐ 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
| Type | Documentary |
📺 World in Action — All Seasons
35 Seasons| # | Season Name | Episodes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Season 1 | 23 Episodes | 1963-01-01 |
| Season 2 | Season 2 | 35 Episodes | 1963-09-11 |
| Season 3 | Season 3 | 27 Episodes | 1964-09-15 |
| Season 4 | Season 4 | 51 Episodes | 1967-07-03 |
| Season 5 | Season 5 | 34 Episodes | 1968-09-10 |
| Season 6 | Season 6 | 38 Episodes | 1969-09-08 |
| Season 7 | Season 7 | 43 Episodes | 1970-09-21 |
| Season 8 | Season 8 | 37 Episodes | 1971-09-06 |
| Season 9 | Season 9 | 38 Episodes | 1972-09-11 |
| Season 10 | Season 10 | 38 Episodes | 1973-09-10 |
| Season 11 | Season 11 | 40 Episodes | 1974-09-02 |
| Season 12 | Season 12 | 42 Episodes | 1975-09-08 |
| Season 13 | Season 13 | 39 Episodes | 1976-09-27 |
| Season 14 | Season 14 | 34 Episodes | 1977-09-26 |
| Season 15 | Season 15 | 36 Episodes | 1978-10-09 |
| Season 16 | Season 16 | 30 Episodes | 1980-01-07 |
| Season 17 | Season 17 | 41 Episodes | 1980-10-13 |
| Season 18 | Season 18 | 44 Episodes | 1981-10-19 |
| Season 19 | Season 19 | 35 Episodes | 1982-10-25 |
| Season 20 | Season 20 | 36 Episodes | 1983-10-10 |
| Season 21 | Season 21 | 39 Episodes | 1984-09-24 |
| Season 22 | Season 22 | 38 Episodes | 1985-09-23 |
| Season 23 | Season 23 | 38 Episodes | 1986-09-22 |
| Season 24 | Season 24 | 40 Episodes | 1987-09-21 |
| Season 25 | Season 25 | 41 Episodes | 1988-09-19 |
| Season 26 | Season 26 | 38 Episodes | 1989-09-25 |
| Season 27 | Season 27 | 41 Episodes | 1990-09-24 |
| Season 28 | Season 28 | 39 Episodes | 1991-09-23 |
| Season 29 | Season 29 | 40 Episodes | 1992-09-21 |
| Season 30 | Season 30 | 25 Episodes | 1993-09-27 |
| Season 31 | Season 31 | 38 Episodes | 1994-07-11 |
| Season 32 | Season 32 | 48 Episodes | 1995-07-10 |
| Season 33 | Season 33 | 37 Episodes | 1996-09-02 |
| Season 34 | Season 34 | 33 Episodes | 1997-09-08 |
| Season 35 | Season 35 | 18 Episodes | 1998-07-27 |
❓ FAQ about World in Action
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 episodes does World in Action have?
World in Action has a total of 1294 episodes spread across 35 season(s). It first aired on 1963-01-01.
Who stars in World in Action?
The main cast of World in Action includes .
What is the rating of World in Action?
World in Action has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 votes. It is a ended News series.
Where can I watch World in Action?
World in Action airs on ITV1. Check your local streaming platforms for availability.
What genre is World in Action?
World in Action is a News, Documentary series from GB. It features in lead roles.