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World in Action (1963)

TV Series ★ 7.0 30 min

News Documentary

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.

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1963
Runtime
30 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0181269
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Granada Television, ITV

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Frequently asked questions

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.
When was World in Action released?
World in Action is a 1963 news, documentary series.
Where can I watch World in Action?
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