TV series
World in Action
1963–1998, English, on ITV1.
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.
- Seasons
- 35
- Episodes
- 1294
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Latest episode
S35 E18: Britain on the Booze
Aired 7 December 1998
Seasons 35
Season 1
1963 · 23 episodes
Season 2
1963 · 35 episodes
Season 3
1964 · 27 episodes
Season 4
1967 · 51 episodes
Season 5
1968 · 34 episodes
Season 6
1969 · 38 episodes
Season 7
1970 · 43 episodes
Season 8
1971 · 37 episodes
Season 9
1972 · 38 episodes
Season 10
1973 · 38 episodes
Season 11
1974 · 40 episodes
Season 12
1975 · 42 episodes
Season 13
1976 · 39 episodes
Season 14
1977 · 34 episodes
Season 15
1978 · 36 episodes
Season 16
1980 · 30 episodes
Season 17
1980 · 41 episodes
Season 18
1981 · 44 episodes
Season 19
1982 · 35 episodes
Season 20
1983 · 36 episodes
Season 21
1984 · 39 episodes
Season 22
1985 · 38 episodes
Season 23
1986 · 38 episodes
Season 24
1987 · 40 episodes
Season 25
1988 · 41 episodes
Season 26
1989 · 38 episodes
Season 27
1990 · 41 episodes
Season 28
1991 · 39 episodes
Season 29
1992 · 40 episodes
Season 30
1993 · 25 episodes
Season 31
1994 · 38 episodes
Season 32
1995 · 48 episodes
Season 33
1996 · 37 episodes
Season 34
1997 · 33 episodes
Season 35
1998 · 18 episodes
Specials
TBA · 1 episode
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 January 1963
- Last aired
- 7 December 1998
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- NR
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World in Action: quick answers
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How many seasons of World in Action are there?
World in Action has 35 seasons and 1294 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is World in Action finished?
Yes. World in Action ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
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World in Action parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
World in Action is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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