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The Best Episodes of World in Action

Every episode of World in Action ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    World in Action Season 1 Episode 1 - Beat the Clock on Defence Spending
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    #1 - Beat the Clock on Defence Spending

    S1:E1

    Military budget over spending is presented as a game show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. World in Action Season 1 Episode 2 - Atomic Arms Race
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    #2 - Atomic Arms Race

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. World in Action Season 1 Episode 3 - Congo Conflict
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    #3 - Congo Conflict

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. World in Action Season 1 Episode 4 - East Germany
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    #4 - East Germany

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. World in Action Season 1 Episode 6 - Lord Hailsham
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    #5 - Lord Hailsham

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. World in Action Season 1 Episode 7 - Supermarkets
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    #6 - Supermarkets

    S1:E7

    An investigation into supermarket practices and their effect on a neighbourhood.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. World in Action Season 1 Episode 8 - The Fashion Houses
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    #7 - The Fashion Houses

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. World in Action Season 1 Episode 9 - Tibet
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    #8 - Tibet

    S1:E9

    A look at the first years of China's occupation of Tibet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. World in Action Season 1 Episode 10 - Harold Wilson
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    #9 - Harold Wilson

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. World in Action Season 1 Episode 11 - The Gambling Business
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    #10 - The Gambling Business

    S1:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. World in Action Season 1 Episode 12 - Typhoid in Zermatt
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    #11 - Typhoid in Zermatt

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. World in Action Season 1 Episode 13 - Migrants
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    #12 - Migrants

    S1:E13

    The plight of southern based Italians having to move to the North of Italy for work.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. World in Action Season 1 Episode 14 - The Airlines
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    #13 - The Airlines

    S1:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. World in Action Season 1 Episode 15 - The Volunteers
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    #14 - The Volunteers

    S1:E15

    The valuable contributions young volunteers make.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. World in Action Season 1 Episode 16 - The Der Speigel Affair
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    #15 - The Der Speigel Affair

    S1:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. World in Action Season 1 Episode 17 - The Petrol Business
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    #16 - The Petrol Business

    S1:E17

    An investigation into the UK petrol supply business and techniques used amongst rival firms to win customers.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. World in Action Season 1 Episode 18 - The Greek Royal Family
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    #17 - The Greek Royal Family

    S1:E18

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. World in Action Season 1 Episode 19 - Charities
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    #18 - Charities

    S1:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. World in Action Season 1 Episode 20 - Stanley Matthews
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    #19 - Stanley Matthews

    S1:E20

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. World in Action Season 1 Episode 21 - Litter
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    #20 - Litter

    S1:E21

    A look at the country's increasing litter problem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. World in Action Season 1 Episode 22 - Don't Take the Risk
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    #21 - Don't Take the Risk

    S1:E22

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. World in Action Season 1 Episode 23 - Election Costs
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    #22 - Election Costs

    S1:E23

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. World in Action Season 1 Episode 24 - Ivanov
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    #23 - Ivanov

    S1:E24

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. World in Action Season 2 Episode 1 - The Guns
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    #24 - The Guns

    S2:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. World in Action Season 2 Episode 2 - Lord Denning
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    #25 - Lord Denning

    S2:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Beat the Clock on Defence Spending" is the best rated episode of "World in Action". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/1/1963. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Atomic Arms Race".