World in Action

1. S01E01Beat the Clock on Defence SpendingJanuary 1, 1963—Military budget over spending is presented as a game show.
2. S01E02Atomic Arms RaceJanuary 7, 1963—
3. S01E03Congo ConflictJanuary 14, 1963—
4. S01E04East GermanyJanuary 21, 1963—
5. S01E06Lord HailshamFebruary 11, 1963—
6. S01E07SupermarketsFebruary 18, 1963—An investigation into supermarket practices and their effect on a neighbourhood.
7. S01E08The Fashion HousesFebruary 25, 1963—
8. S01E09TibetMarch 11, 1963—A look at the first years of China's occupation of Tibet.
9. S01E10Harold WilsonMarch 25, 1963—
10. S01E11The Gambling BusinessMarch 25, 1963—
11. S01E12Typhoid in ZermattApril 1, 1963—
12. S01E13MigrantsApril 8, 1963—The plight of southern based Italians having to move to the North of Italy for work.
13. S01E14The AirlinesApril 8, 1963—
14. S01E15The VolunteersApril 14, 1963—The valuable contributions young volunteers make.
15. S01E16The Der Speigel AffairApril 24, 1963—
16. S01E17The Petrol BusinessApril 29, 1963—An investigation into the UK petrol supply business and techniques used amongst rival firms to win customers.
17. S01E18The Greek Royal FamilyMay 6, 1963—
18. S01E19CharitiesMay 13, 1963—
19. S01E20Stanley MatthewsMay 27, 1963—
20. S01E21LitterJune 3, 1963—A look at the country's increasing litter problem.
21. S01E22Don't Take the RiskJune 10, 1963—
22. S01E23Election CostsJune 24, 1963—
23. S01E24IvanovJuly 1, 1963—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The GunsSeptember 11, 1963—
2. S02E02Lord DenningSeptember 16, 1963—
3. S02E03Dick GregorySeptember 29, 1963—
4. S02E04M.R.ASeptember 30, 1963—
5. S02E05OxfamOctober 10, 1963—
6. S02E06Blackpool ConferenceOctober 14, 1963—
7. S02E07Living in the SlumsOctober 22, 1963—A look at conditions in Stepney, London.
8. S02E08RepairsOctober 29, 1963—
9. S02E09PowerNovember 5, 1963—
10. S02E10The Prime Minister - Sir Alec Douglas HomeNovember 12, 1963—
11. S02E11The ShadowsNovember 19, 1963—
12. S02E12Increasing TrafficNovember 26, 1963—
13. S02E13The British Way of DeathDecember 3, 1963—
14. S02E14DallasDecember 3, 1963—A visit to the city of Dallas in the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination, focusing on the varying reactions and conditions of the people
15. S02E15President Lyndon JohnsonDecember 10, 1963—
16. S02E16The Cost of DyingDecember 17, 1963—Investigates that behind the solemn facade, a funeral service can be an opportunity to take advantage of the situation for monetary gain.
17. S02E17Cooke on AmericaDecember 31, 1963—
18. S02E18Truth About SpainJanuary 7, 1964—An observation of Spanish Life under Franco.
19. S02E19Alistair Cooke ReportsJanuary 21, 1964—
20. S02E20Lakonia - The FactsJanuary 14, 1964—
21. S02E21The Thin Red LineJanuary 21, 1964—A profile of British Soldiers at various world trouble spots.
22. S02E22SmugglingFebruary 4, 1964—
23. S02E23The Power of the NannyFebruary 11, 1964—
24. S02E24CyprusFebruary 18, 1964—The war in Cyprus between the Turkish and Greek Cypriots.
25. S02E25ConcordeFebruary 25, 1964—Profile of the world's first supersonic airliner.
26. S02E26The Great Train RobberyMarch 26, 1964—Reconstruction of the recent night mail train robbery
27. S02E27The Williams FamilyMarch 28, 1964—Plight of a South African family refused entry into Britain.
28. S02E29Radio PiratesMay 12, 1964—Unique access to the new form of radio which is competing on a not strictly legal level with the BBC - the pirate stations. Those on the out
29. S02E30How to Make a Million in One Minute FlatMay 19, 1964—A profile of the town of Timmins in Canada which became a boom town overnight over the recent discovery of large amounts of Copper.
30. S02E31The Face on the CoverMay 26, 1964—
31. S02E32Lord BeaverbrookJune 9, 1964—
32. S02E33Typhoid in AberdeenJune 16, 1964—A typhoid epidemic in Aberdeen is traced to a rogue batch of Argentinian corned beef.
33. S02E34Goldwater for President? or How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleJune 30, 1964—A look at Barry Goldwater's run for President.
34. S02E35John BloomJuly 21, 1964—The rise and fall of washing machine magnate John Bloom and his Roll's Razor Company.
35. S02E36U.S. in U.K.July 28, 1964—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Story of the SunSeptember 15, 1964—The launch of The Sun newspaper.
2. S03E02The Flip SideSeptember 22, 1964—Various recording agents speak out on the pop music business, and whether the UK singles chart is a fair representation of vinyl sales.
3. S03E03U.S. ElectionsSeptember 29, 1964—
4. S03E04CanadaOctober 6, 1964—French-Canadian unrest at the Queen's visit.
5. S03E05EyesOctober 20, 1964—Investigation on how a bacterial infection got into a Birmingham Eye Hospital and caused several cases of blindness.
6. S03E06How to Loose at the Olympics After Really TryingOctober 27, 1964—An investigation into the poor training facilities available to Olympic contenders.
7. S03E07VietnamNovember 3, 1964—
8. S03E08Air SafetyNovember 10, 1964—
9. S03E09Smethwick and Racial TensionNovember 17, 1964—
10. S03E10State of the Unions: Unions and the Motor CarDecember 1, 1964—A comparison of the industrial relations in the car making industries of the UK & the US.
11. S03E11Sunday LawsDecember 8, 1964—An investigation into Britain's age old Sunday trading laws and their effect on shops and similar businesses.
12. S03E12Labour Party Conference 1964December 15, 1964—
13. S03E13Ballroom DancingDecember 22, 1964—
14. S03E14Highlights of 1964December 29, 1964—
15. S03E15The English DiseaseFebruary 9, 1965—Investigates if there is a link between bronchitis and road pollution.
16. S03E17Malcolm XFebruary 23, 1965—Various black Americans give their views on Malcolm X, and an actor recreates some of his speeches.
17. S03E18The Night DriversMarch 2, 1965—Investigates the transport and haulage industry and the dark practices that can leave drivers tired, open to hijack and dangerous vehicles o
18. S03E21The BBCMarch 20, 1965—
19. S03E24The Middle EastApril 20, 1965—Observations of the tensions growing between Arab and Israeli.
20. S03E25Seventy UpApril 27, 1965—Companion piece to Seven Up! (1964), this time featuring the elderly looking back rather than the young looking forward. The average age of
21. S03E26WaterJune 1, 1965—A look at the water crisis and how the drought will affect the summer.
22. S03E30The Other WorldJune 29, 1965—
23. S03E31DukesJuly 6, 1965—
24. S03E32The £.S.D. of MPHJuly 13, 1965—
25. S03E33Jerry BuildersJuly 20, 1965—
26. S03E34The Tory LeadershipJuly 22, 1965—
27. S03E35DrugsAugust 3, 1965—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A Girl Called SharonJuly 3, 1967—A look at the Royal Marsden's Hospital work in the treatment of Leukaemia and how Sharon's parents Bill and Annette Norris battle against th
2. S04E02Some Grains of TruthJuly 10, 1967—Investigates how some drugs are smuggled into Britain.
3. S04E03A Duel in the SunJuly 17, 1967—
4. S04E04Defender of the FaithJuly 24, 1967—
5. S04E05Mick JaggerJuly 31, 1967—Mick Jagger gives a press conference after his recent conditional discharge for drug use. He then joins a discussion with eminent people on
6. S04E06The Third WorldAugust 7, 1967—A profile of Stokely Carmichael, a black campaigner against the West's dominance of the world, during his visit to Britain.
7. S04E07Scientology for SaleAugust 14, 1967—
8. S04E08Colonels' DemocracyAugust 21, 1967—
9. S04E09The Professional DreamersAugust 28, 1967—
10. S04E10Hell No! We Won't GoSeptember 4, 1967—
11. S04E11The MilitantsSeptember 11, 1967—An investigation into the development of the Barbican Complex in London. Strikes and industrial action have stopped work on the building sit
12. S04E12The Born LosersSeptember 18, 1967—The plight of families in Britain living below the poverty line.
13. S04E13The O'Rahilly FileSeptember 25, 1967—After the government successfully suppressed pirate radio stations, a follow-up to a previous episode in 1964 with Radio Caroline's crew and
14. S04E14Smith's Back DoorOctober 2, 1967—Sanction busting in Rhodesia.
15. S04E15The BreathalyserOctober 9, 1967—A report on the drink and driving laws of Sweden and Germany.
16. S04E16Island Under ArmsOctober 16, 1967—
17. S04E17We Know What We Saw!October 20, 1967—Unidentified Flying Object, or UFO sightings in the United States of America are analyzed by experts in various fields.
18. S04E18King of KingsOctober 23, 1967—The Coronation of the Shah of Persia and an interview with Queen Farah.
19. S04E19Wanted: Kind English LadyNovember 6, 1967—A report on the white foster mothering of black children in the UK.
20. S04E20You Can't Find Uncle TomNovember 13, 1967—
21. S04E21East of AdenNovember 20, 1967—
22. S04E22Mothers in ActionDecember 4, 1967—A group trying change society's attitude to unmarried mothers.
23. S04E23The End of a RevolutionDecember 11, 1967—Bolivia after the death of Che Guevara, and at the trial of Regis Dubray.
24. S04E24India on the EdgeDecember 18, 1967—A report on violence and chaos in Calcutta as India struggles to get a grip on democracy.
25. S04E25An Outlaw's LifeJanuary 1, 1968—An observation of Irish Travellers living in Britain.
26. S04E26The Long BridgeJanuary 8, 1968—Report about The Allenby Bridge crossing between Israel and Jordan, used by refugees in the previous May
27. S04E27Alas Poor Hippies, Love is DeadJanuary 15, 1968—The evolution of American hippies, their scene, drugs, pan-handling and other pastimes.
28. S04E28Merchants of WarJanuary 22, 1968—Investigates arms dealing and mercenaries on the way to the Nigerian state of Biafra.
29. S04E29Episode 29January 29, 1968—
30. S04E30The Twelve Year EngagementFebruary 5, 1968—Investigates the recruitment of boy soldiers and why some face difficulty trying to leave later.
31. S04E31Death by InstalmentsFebruary 12, 1968—Examining a proposed parliamentary bill that will enable drug addicts to use free walk in centres to get heroin and cocaine.
32. S04E32Caught for a BabyFebruary 19, 1968—
33. S04E33Cold War, Warm WaterFebruary 26, 1968—
34. S04E34No EntryMarch 4, 1968—The plight of Asians trying to escape from Kenya and the difficulties some are having, despite having British Passports, in entering the UK
35. S04E35Richard Nixon's Last HurrahMarch 11, 1968—
36. S04E36The DemonstrationMarch 18, 1968—Follows the Anti-Vietnam demonstration in Grosvenor Square London on 16 March.
37. S04E37Episode 37March 25, 1968—
38. S04E38A Group of Terrorists Attacked...April 1, 1968—The guerrilla fight for independence in Portuguese Guinea.
39. S04E39Listen, WhiteyApril 8, 1968—The mood in some black communities in America after the death of Martin Luther King.
40. S04E40HoroscopeApril 9, 1968—With interest in astrology increasing, predictions from astrologer Ingrid Lind are put to the test.
41. S04E41Wake Up and Work TogetherApril 15, 1968—
42. S04E42The Flame in SpainApril 29, 1968—
43. S04E43Below the BeltApril 22, 1968—An observation of the prospects of children born with Spina Bifida, which results in below the waist paralysis.
44. S04E44The Star Spangled WarMay 6, 1968—GI's waiting to invade the Ashau Valley share their thoughts on the Vietnam War.
45. S04E45Stage for a RevolutionMay 13, 1968—The Berlin demonstration of May 1st and the events that led up to it.
46. S04E46Ward F.13May 20, 1968—An investigation into the appalling conditions of the female geriatric ward of Powick Mental Hospital near Worcester.
47. S04E47Stop That Bowing, Scrapin' and Scratchin'May 27, 1968—Following the poor peoples' protest and demonstration for better conditions, in Washington DC.
48. S04E48Robert KennedyJune 10, 1968—
49. S04E49The Guinea PigsJune 17, 1968—Grammar School boys are sent to Marlborough College.
50. S04E50Election of FearJune 24, 1968—The fall out from the student revolt in Paris France and how it will effect the Grenoble Election.
51. S04E51Jeremy ThorpeJuly 1, 1968—

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Give Us the WorksSeptember 10, 1968—An idea to give workers more say in the running of their company is put to the board of British Steel.
2. S05E02Spies for HireSeptember 16, 1968—
3. S05E03February's ChildrenSeptember 23, 1968—An investigation into 7 children (expelled from Kenya) who have to live on their own in the UK as their parents cannot join them due to new
4. S05E04Episode 4September 30, 1968—
5. S05E05New Drugs, Same NeedleOctober 7, 1968—The banning of Methedrine and its implications for the drug taking community.
6. S05E06A Score to SettleOctober 14, 1968—Manchester United's allegations of foul play by Argentinian side Estudiantes.
7. S05E07Backs to the WallOctober 21, 1968—A look behind the reasons for the Londonderry Civil Rights demonstrations in the previous weeks.
8. S05E08Special: VietnamOctober 27, 1968—
9. S05E09A City StumblesNovember 4, 1968—A look at the crisis facing New York City with the decay of the administrative structure.
10. S05E10Nasser's Fortified DitchNovember 11, 1968—
11. S05E11An Outbreak of Peace?November 18, 1968—With peace in sight Vietnamese and Americans predict the future for Vietnam.
12. S05E12A Buyer's MarketNovember 25, 1968—The recent Act of Parliament has increased dramatically the number of abortions but also a two tier system for rich and poor.
13. S05E13The Trail of the Vanishing VotersDecember 9, 1968—World in Action tries to trace the overseas voters in Britain who have supposedly voted for The People's National Congress Party in Guyana's
14. S05E14The Twenty Four Carat KingdomDecember 16, 1968—A profile of Laos, considered the most unproductive country in the world but rich and financially stable through its passing of opium produc
15. S05E15First Class DeliveryDecember 23, 1968—The medical practice of epidural injections to relieve the pain of childbirth and the religious groups who oppose them.
16. S05E16Sorry, Nothing DoingDecember 30, 1968—Update on the subjects of three notable previous films in the series, the gypsies of An Outlaw's Life (1968), the large family of The Born L
17. S05E17The Making of a Prime MinisterJanuary 6, 1969—
18. S05E18Next Year in PekingJanuary 13, 1969—
19. S05E19All Change at Newry!January 20, 1969—
20. S05E20A New School of ThoughtJanuary 27, 1969—
21. S05E21Death of a StudentFebruary 3, 1969—The events in Prague following the suicide and funeral of Jan Palach.
22. S05E22Like Other MenFebruary 10, 1969—Looking at the priests rebelling in the Dutch Catholic Church over celibacy vows.
23. S05E23Living in the RedFebruary 17, 1969—
24. S05E24A War on IceFebruary 24, 1969—
25. S05E25Home for a RevolutionMarch 3, 1969—
26. S05E26Where People Don't MatterMarch 10, 1969—The fallout from the earthquake in Sicily and the implications that corruption is preventing the decent rehousing of victims.
27. S05E27A Case to AnswerMarch 17, 1969—Locals complain of police corruption and extortion in Hong Kong.
28. S05E28The Men Left BehindMarch 24, 1969—
29. S05E29The Six Day War - Day 666March 31, 1969—
30. S05E30The Owners and the OwnedApril 14, 1969—Investigates slum properties in Notting Hill turning over vast profits for a company based in the Bahamas.
31. S05E31Inside OutApril 21, 1969—A revolutionary new look at how mental patients should be treated, allowing them out into the wider world, and distancing as much as possibl
32. S05E32A modest proposalMay 5, 1969—
33. S05E33Two Men in Two Tin HutsMay 12, 1969—Shows attempts being made to break up gangs on Glasgow's Easterhouse Estate.
34. S05E34The LeftoversMay 19, 1969—Looks at the treatment of Negroes in Sudan.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Untried, InsideSeptember 8, 1969—
2. S06E02No SurrenderSeptember 15, 1969—Portrait of the Protestant working class and the vigilantes in Northern Ireland at the height of the Ulster riots in 1969.
3. S06E03Crack of the WhipSeptember 22, 1969—Portrait of the Catholic working class and the riots in Ulster, when the barricades were going up in the streets of Derry.
4. S06E04CastroSeptember 29, 1969—Following Fidel Castro as he governs the country of Cuba from Jeeps and tents, spending many hours integrating himself with the ordinary peo
5. S06E05The Secret Life of Sam the PlumberOctober 6, 1969—
6. S06E06Put to the TestOctober 13, 1969—An observation of the Southwark mobile screening unit for detecting breast and other cancers.
7. S06E07State of the LionOctober 20, 1969—
8. S06E08Unknown SoldierOctober 27, 1969—
9. S06E09The Life and Death of James GriffithsNovember 3, 1969—Reconstruction of Glasgow gunman James Griffiths running amok and the final shoot out with the police.
10. S06E10Ken Petty, Alas No Longer with UsNovember 10, 1969—Looks at the alternative life styles of young people who have dropped out of society.
11. S06E11Five Days in WashingtonNovember 17, 1969—
12. S06E12A Welcome in the HillsidesNovember 24, 1969—
13. S06E13The BreadlineDecember 1, 1969—Lower income workers discuss how they manage to cope on poor wages, amongst politicians and trade union leaders.
14. S06E14Where Crime Is a HabitDecember 8, 1969—A look at the work of the New York Police Dept. and the vigilantes groups that have come about to also tackle crime.
15. S06E15Wednesday's ChildrenDecember 15, 1969—A report on Muscular Dystrophy and examines what is available and what can be done for those suffering.
16. S06E16Nancekuke DossierDecember 22, 1969—Investigates why the UK is still manufacturing nerve gas.
17. S06E17Last Week in BiafraDecember 29, 1969—Christmas 1969 and a reminder of the last terrible year in Biafra which was blighted by war and the consequent famine and starvation.
18. S06E18Frontline AfricaJanuary 5, 1970—The guerrilla fight for independence of the people of Portuguese Guinea.
19. S06E19The 22 Year ItchJanuary 12, 1970—
20. S06E20Cold ComfortJanuary 19, 1970—An investigation into the elderly dying from cold in Winter and the effects of hypothermia which can show no obvious symptoms.
21. S06E21A Bit ApprehensiveJanuary 26, 1970—
22. S06E22One Down,100,000 to GoFebruary 2, 1970—
23. S06E23Your Services No Longer RequiredFebruary 9, 1970—
24. S06E24ConspiracyFebruary 16, 1970—
25. S06E25St. Mungo's PeopleFebruary 23, 1970—
26. S06E26ShalomMarch 2, 1970—
27. S06E27Trouble Down the East EndMarch 9, 1970—
28. S06E28A Case for Benign Neglect?March 16, 1970—
29. S06E29The State of DenmarkMarch 23, 1970—On the abolishment of censorship in Denmark, infamous morality campaigner Mary Whitehouse goes on an inspection of the state.
30. S06E30SeymourApril 6, 1970—Follows Seymour as he reconnects with life after being released from prison.
31. S06E31Black MoodApril 13, 1970—
32. S06E32Ian PaisleyApril 20, 1970—
33. S06E33Are You Alright Jackie?April 27, 1970—A look at the lives of two schoolgirls, both named Jackie, and their juxtaposition with two representatives from the Women's Liberation Fron
34. S06E34This House Would Disrupt the SA Cricket TourMay 4, 1970—
35. S06E35America TalkingMay 11, 1970—
36. S06E36Quentin CrispJuly 6, 1970—World In Action interview filmed in Quentin's room in a London boarding house.
37. S06E37Vic FeatherJuly 13, 1970—
38. S06E38Act of GodJuly 20, 1970—

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Everybody's ChildrenSeptember 21, 1970—School children at school are doing a play on freedom and the Vietnam war also playing a general
2. S07E02The Quiet MutinySeptember 28, 1970—Embedded documentary, shot on site during the Vietnam War, showing how young draftees are critical about that war.
3. S07E03The Man Who Made BiafraOctober 5, 1970—
4. S07E04Pigs?October 12, 1970—Members of the Cincinnati Police Force discuss the increasing animosity being dealt out by the public towards policemen.
5. S07E05They're Only Human Beings Like Everybody ElseOctober 19, 1970—There are about 1,500,000 severely physically handicapped people in the United Kingdom. There are, therefore, 1,500,000 handicapped families
6. S07E06A Business ArrangementOctober 26, 1970—
7. S07E07S.A.L.T.November 2, 1970—
8. S07E08Goodbye Mr. Smith?November 9, 1970—
9. S07E09The Mountain PeopleNovember 16, 1970—America's poor whites of the Appalachia region, who fear there maybe violence against them in the future.
10. S07E10The Final HarvestNovember 23, 1970—
11. S07E11The Man Who Wouldn't Keep QuietNovember 24, 1970—
12. S07E12The Schemes of Jerome D. HoffmanNovember 30, 1970—Follows the trail of New York financier Hoffman, who's empire had just crashed leaving investors in the UK out of pocket.
13. S07E13The Law ShopDecember 7, 1970—
14. S07E14Oh! BirminghamDecember 14, 1970—
15. S07E15The Dumping GroundsDecember 21, 1970—The problems of malnutrition leading to mental and physical problems among the children of resettled black South African families.
16. S07E16American RadioJanuary 4, 1971—A personal view by Denis Mitchell.
17. S07E17Round OneJanuary 11, 1971—
18. S07E18The Dutschke AffairJanuary 18, 1971—
19. S07E19The Village That QuitJanuary 25, 1971—A village is asked to give up smoking for a week and the results monitored.
20. S07E20The Monday ClubFebruary 1, 1971—
21. S07E21The Breaking PointFebruary 8, 1971—
22. S07E22Square OneFebruary 15, 1971—With renewed fighting through Ulster, has the conflict gone back to square one?
23. S07E23LuckyFebruary 22, 1971—Follows the life of an 18 year old from Devon who arrives in London penniless and has to sleep rough, but eventually with help manages to fi
24. S07E24Ford: The Inside StoryMarch 1, 1971—
25. S07E25The TruantsMarch 8, 1971—World In Action talks to three teenage truants about what they get up to when they "wag off" school.
26. S07E26The Man Who Stole UgandaMarch 15, 1971—A military coup has taken place in Uganda, but what is the real story behind the rumours?
27. S07E27As It Was in the Beginning...March 22, 1971—Uses footage from previous editions of World in Action to present a history of the troubles so far.
28. S07E28The Year Britain Stopped GrowingMarch 29, 1971—Investigates the claim that lack of investment in the UK will seriously affect its competitiveness with mainland Europe.
29. S07E29South of the BorderApril 5, 1971—Attitudes in Eire to the IRA and the situation in Ulster.
30. S07E30The Salvation ArmyApril 19, 1971—
31. S07E31The Sailors' JailApril 26, 1971—
32. S07E32Going PrivateMay 3, 1971—Investigates the controversy surrounding private patients and their consultants and whether they are exploiting the NHS.
33. S07E33The Tanzam RailwayMay 10, 1971—
34. S07E34A 2.9% Swing to Democracy in BradfordMay 17, 1971—
35. S07E35Death Is Afraid of UsMay 24, 1971—Some people in the country of Georgia claim to be over a 100 years old and still working like people half their age.
36. S07E36Conversations with a Working ManJune 7, 1971—Following one working class man through the struggles of his average day, to show how the forgotten majority are living in Britain.
37. S07E37Anthony MascarenhasJune 14, 1971—
38. S07E38A Woman's PlaceJune 21, 1971—
39. S07E39The Dust at Acre MillJune 28, 1971—
40. S07E40Episode 40July 5, 1971—
41. S07E41Major Khaled's WarJuly 12, 1971—
42. S07E42End of a JourneyJuly 19, 1971—
43. S07E43The Man from No. 10August 3, 1971—

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01The Village That Quit, Well Not ExactlySeptember 6, 1971—
2. S08E02The Sounds of the ClydeSeptember 13, 1971—
3. S08E03Episode 3September 20, 1971—
4. S08E04Death of a revolutionarySeptember 27, 1971—The aftermath of the shooting dead of Black Panther George Jackson while allegedly trying to escape from prison. His friends, colleagues and
5. S08E05Episode 5October 4, 1971—
6. S08E06Episode 6October 11, 1971—
7. S08E07Episode 7October 18, 1971—
8. S08E08Does an M.P. Have the Right?October 25, 1971—
9. S08E09The Most Widely Used Drug in the World.November 15, 1971—Aspirins are used for a multitude of different complaints, or even just taken as a daily habit. But, do they have harmful side effects of wh
10. S08E10Episode 10November 22, 1971—
11. S08E11The Backseat GeneralsNovember 29, 1971—
12. S08E12Year of the KillingNovember 21, 1971—Researching on Bangladesh liberation war movement in uk 1971.
13. S08E13Episode 13November 29, 1971—
14. S08E14Working the LandJanuary 10, 1972—
15. S08E15The Thirty Million Power GameJanuary 17, 1972—
16. S08E16Episode 16January 24, 1972—
17. S08E17War in the AirMarch 13, 1972—
18. S08E18Waiting for the PackageMarch 20, 1972—Attitudes in Ulster to the British government's proposals for direct rule.
19. S08E19The LumpMarch 27, 1972—A look at the reasons behind the continuing bad relations between building workers and management, which lead to a strike at a Birmingham co
20. S08E20Het DorpApril 10, 1972—
21. S08E21Out of the Melting PotApril 17, 1972—
22. S08E22The Rule of LawApril 24, 1972—
23. S08E23ContainersMay 1, 1972—Follows the industrial dispute between Liverpool Dockers and the Heaton's Container yard.
24. S08E24Liberty BellesMay 8, 1972—
25. S08E25Conversations with a Single ParentMay 15, 1972—
26. S08E26The Runcorn ExperimentMay 22, 1972—
27. S08E27The Siege of KontumJune 5, 1972—World in Action reports from the battle of Kontum, Vietnam - highlighting the plight of the Montagnard mountain people who are caught in the
28. S08E28The Protestant SuccessionJune 12, 1972—
29. S08E29The Docks DisputeJune 19, 1972—
30. S08E30How to Make Enemies & Influence PeopleJune 26, 1972—
31. S08E31Dust-Up at NorthfleetJuly 3, 1972—
32. S08E32In Search of Gusty SpenceJuly 10, 1972—An interview with the Irish Protestant who denies the murder for which he was convicted, and is being held by the Ulster Volunteer Force who
33. S08E33How to Steal a PartyJuly 17, 1972—
34. S08E34Episode 34July 24, 1972—
35. S08E35Episode 35July 31, 1972—
36. S08E36Caught in the ActAugust 7, 1972—
37. S08E37Eh! What?August 14, 1972—Investigation into the problem of noise pollution at work, about which there has been silence for far too long.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01See for Yourself!September 11, 1972—A London shop steward opposed to immigration is invited to visit Uganda, and see why Asians there have to leave for their own safety and fin
2. S09E02A Matter of DiscretionSeptember 18, 1972—
3. S09E03A Question of TortureSeptember 25, 1972—
4. S09E04The Colenso DiamondOctober 2, 1972—
5. S09E05The Children of VorenezhOctober 9, 1972—
6. S09E06Is the Press Biased Against the Labour Party? Wilson Verses Rees-MoggOctober 16, 1972—
7. S09E07HotelsOctober 23, 1972—
8. S09E08Canadian IndiansOctober 30, 1972—
9. S09E09The Stripping of the AppalachiaNovember 6, 1972—
10. S09E10Police for SaleNovember 8, 1972—
11. S09E11Wales for SaleNovember 13, 1972—
12. S09E12The Case of Leopold Tresser - Master SpyNovember 20, 1972—
13. S09E13On SiteNovember 27, 1972—An investigation into how the appalling accident record on construction sites can be improved.
14. S09E14A Day in the Life of Kevin DonnellonDecember 4, 1972—World in Action spends a day with thalidomide victim, 10 year old Kevin Donnellon.
15. S09E15The Angry BrigadeDecember 7, 1972—Meeting the young anarchists involved in a guerrilla bombing campaign.
16. S09E16The Cut Price Society of Sidney CarterJanuary 15, 1973—
17. S09E17How Safe Are American Nuclear Reactors?January 22, 1973—
18. S09E18The Get Rich Quick GuideJanuary 29, 1973—
19. S09E19Ready Willing and DisabledFebruary 19, 1973—
20. S09E20Last Tangle in ParisFebruary 26, 1973—
21. S09E21Conversations with a Gay LiberalMarch 5, 1973—Sam Green, a psychiatric nurse, has been elected to Durham council despite being open about his homosexuality. Are attitudes to homosexuals
22. S09E22Episode 22March 12, 1973—
23. S09E23The Coal EnquiriesMarch 19, 1973—
24. S09E24The Protestant Succession No.2March 26, 1973—
25. S09E25The Watergate CaperApril 2, 1973—
26. S09E26The Bormann BusinessApril 14, 1973—
27. S09E27The Rise & Fall of John PoulsonApril 30, 1973—
28. S09E28South Vietnam: A Question of TortureMay 7, 1973—
29. S09E29A Place in the CountryMay 14, 1973—
30. S09E30A Small Case of BlackmailMay 21, 1973—
31. S09E31Trial 1001June 4, 1973—Trade Unions are illegal in Spain, this looks at the mounting court cases as people continue to defy the law.
32. S09E32Dr. Hammer goes to MoscowJune 18, 1973—
33. S09E35Who Goes Home?June 25, 1973—
34. S09E36Frank's BankJuly 2, 1973—
35. S09E37Like It or Lump ItJuly 9, 1973—The principals of 'lump labour' appear to be the main cause of a dispute with unions, causing the delay in the building of a much needed Isl
36. S09E38Dr. Burnham Does It AgainJuly 23, 1973—
37. S09E39SecretsJuly 30, 1973—
38. S09E40A Message from the UndergroundAugust 6, 1973—

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01A Question of IntelligenceSeptember 10, 1973—
2. S10E02Something to Beef About.September 17, 1973—
3. S10E03The Cost of a Cup of TeaSeptember 24, 1973—
4. S10E04Tomorrow's Women: LabourOctober 1, 1973—
5. S10E05Tomorrow's Women: ConservativeOctober 8, 1973—
6. S10E06A Threat to the StateOctober 15, 1973—
7. S10E07The SqueezeOctober 22, 1973—
8. S10E08The Squeeze Pt.2October 29, 1973—
9. S10E09HM's OppositionNovember 5, 1973—
10. S10E10An Accidental DeathNovember 19, 1973—
11. S10E11Drug SquadNovember 26, 1973—
12. S10E12Chile: The ReckoningDecember 3, 1973—
13. S10E13The Year of the TorturerDecember 10, 1973—
14. S10E14The Morning AfterJanuary 7, 1974—Follows a group of people from different walks of life as they cope with the power cuts, resulting in 'the 3 day week' and spiralling vehicl
15. S10E15Hotting Up & Slowing DownJanuary 14, 1974—
16. S10E16Centre PointJanuary 21, 1974—
17. S10E17Mr & Mrs Olley Learn the Facts of LifeJanuary 28, 1974—
18. S10E18Flying PicketsFebruary 4, 1974—
19. S10E19A Political Journey: Part 1February 11, 1974—
20. S10E20A Political Journey: Part 2February 18, 1974—
21. S10E21A Political Journey: Part 3February 25, 1974—
22. S10E22The OthersMarch 4, 1974—
23. S10E23The Trials of PC. WilliamsMarch 11, 1974—
24. S10E24A Bad Week for the SpeculatorsMarch 18, 1974—
25. S10E25The Strange Story of Kevin KavanaghApril 1, 1974—
26. S10E26Harold Wilson at No.10April 8, 1974—
27. S10E27Death in the FamilyApril 22, 1974—
28. S10E28MP's InterestsApril 29, 1974—
29. S10E29Business in GozoMay 6, 1974—
30. S10E30The Ben Hunter WayMay 13, 1974—
31. S10E31The Day the Torture StoppedMay 20, 1974—
32. S10E32The Hefferon AffairJune 3, 1974—
33. S10E33The Selling of the MaharishiJune 10, 1974—With the promise of solving the world's problems through meditation, The Maharishi is now a global business worth millions of dollars.
34. S10E34The Leader of the OppositionJune 17, 1974—
35. S10E35Cancer GasJune 24, 1974—Investigation into Vinyl Chloride Monomer gas, widely used in the PVC industry and maybe a reason for increased rates of liver cancer for th
36. S10E36Episode 36July 1, 1974—
37. S10E37The Old CountryJuly 8, 1974—A visit to a remote region of Equador where some people are claimed to be over a 100 and still physically active. As a Catholic country Worl
38. S10E38The GroupJuly 15, 1974—

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01An Accident at SeaSeptember 2, 1974—Looks into the loss of the ship Burtonia and whether coastguards acted quickly enough to her distress signal.
2. S11E02John ContehSeptember 9, 1974—
3. S11E03The Special UnitSeptember 16, 1974—
4. S11E04It Won't Change My LifeSeptember 23, 1974—
5. S11E05After the HurricaneSeptember 30, 1974—
6. S11E06The Granada 500October 7, 1974—
7. S11E07Killer Dust: A Standard MistakeOctober 14, 1974—
8. S11E08Birth of a NationOctober 21, 1974—
9. S11E09The Low RoadOctober 28, 1974—A report on the Scottish men who seek a new life in London but find themselves living rough on the streets.
10. S11E10On the Trail of the TorturersNovember 4, 1974—
11. S11E11Misery MagicNovember 11, 1974—Investigates the cosmetic company 'Holiday Magic' who is alleged to have involved vulnerable immigrants into a pyramid selling scheme
12. S11E12The Trials in ZanzibarNovember 18, 1974—
13. S11E13Who Runs Ulster?November 25, 1974—
14. S11E14Trouble AfootDecember 2, 1974—
15. S11E15Round Up of the YearDecember 9, 1974—
16. S11E16Mr GrimshawJanuary 6, 1975—
17. S11E17The Morning After the Year BeforeJanuary 6, 1975—Follow up to what happened to people featured a year ago who were coping with power cuts and oil shortages.
18. S11E18Reverend Parker Says GoodbyeJanuary 13, 1975—
19. S11E19No Smoke Without FireJanuary 20, 1975—
20. S11E20Why I Want to Be LeaderFebruary 3, 1975—Behind the scenes with Mrs. Thatcher as she prepares to run for leadership of the Conservative party, meeting members of the public and spen
21. S11E21Wanted: A Home of Their OwnFebruary 10, 1975—
22. S11E22A Rebel's DilemmaFebruary 17, 1975—
23. S11E23The Siege of Phnom PenhFebruary 24, 1975—
24. S11E24Mr. Wilson's First AnniversaryMarch 3, 1975—
25. S11E25The Blood and Guts ShiftMarch 10, 1975—24 hours spent at the casualty department of a Liverpool Hospital, as it struggles on its budget to treat the wounded from increasing alcoho
26. S11E26Tea - The Deadly CostMarch 17, 1975—
27. S11E27Tea: Too High a Price to Pay?March 24, 1975—
28. S11E28Down with the RatesApril 7, 1975—With most local authorities increasing their rates this year, a look at Liverpool Council who have baulked the trend and have reduced theirs
29. S11E29The Dundee DossierApril 14, 1975—
30. S11E30The Tip of the IcebergApril 21, 1975—Investigates the illegal dumping of hazardous and toxic waste materials.
31. S11E31Politics Is an Honourable Profession?April 22, 1975—
32. S11E32Nuclear Power-For Peace or War?April 28, 1975—Investigates if the west should give into Third World Countries demands for nuclear power for electricity.
33. S11E33Here is the NewsMay 5, 1975—Follows the launching of a new newspaper called 'The Scottish Daily News' and how it came together.
34. S11E34Sex & ViolenceMay 12, 1975—
35. S11E35Special: A Bus Round the Market - Part 1May 27, 1975—
36. S11E36Special: A Bus Round the Market - Part 2June 3, 1975—
37. S11E37Coming Out in Newport PagnellJune 9, 1975—
38. S11E38The Rise and Fall of the C.I.A.: Part 1June 16, 1975—An investigation into whether the American Central Intelligence Agency has become too big.
39. S11E39The Rise and Fall of the C.I.A.: Part 2June 23, 1975—An investigation into the ways the Central Intelligence Agency has sought to bring down entire governments in countries Iran, Guyana, and Cu
40. S11E40The Rise and Fall of the C.I.A.: Part 3June 30, 1975—Investigation into wars waged by the Central Intelligence Agency together with American presidents, and the their longterm consequences.

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01The Reluctant BrideSeptember 8, 1975—
2. S12E02The Roche AffairSeptember 15, 1975—
3. S12E03Conversations with the CraigsSeptember 22, 1975—
4. S12E04Democracy in BulkSeptember 29, 1975—
5. S12E05Jobless in BatleyOctober 6, 1975—A once thriving town, now in decline as the industrial base continues to shrink, asks where the jobs are coming from for the increasingly un
6. S12E06The Guinea Pig SoldiersOctober 13, 1975—Investigates a claim that some American soldiers were unwittingly used in drug experiments.
7. S12E07The Luddenden ExperimentOctober 20, 1975—With meat increasingly becoming too expensive for ordinary households, a village undergoes an experiment in doing without meat and finding a
8. S12E08The Billion Dollar Grain FraudOctober 27, 1975—
9. S12E09Popular PowerNovember 3, 1975—
10. S12E10Scotland: A Political Journey Part OneNovember 10, 1975—
11. S12E11Scotland: A Political Journey Part TwoNovember 17, 1975—
12. S12E12An Element of RiskNovember 24, 1975—Not to be confused with a later edition with the same title, this one is about the risk of error in police identity parades.
13. S12E13Blood Money Part OneDecember 1, 1975—Some doctors express their concerns about the blood clotting drug Hemofil which is used by those suffering with haemophilia.
14. S12E14Blood Money Part TwoDecember 8, 1975—
15. S12E15Episode 15January 12, 1976—
16. S12E16How to Sell an Airforce Part OneJanuary 19, 1976—Investigates bribery and corruption in the sale of military aircraft.
17. S12E17How to Sell an Airforce Part TwoJanuary 26, 1976—
18. S12E18Cut OffFebruary 2, 1976—The increasing number of people who are having their electricity and gas supplies cut off being unable to pay.
19. S12E19Chrysler and the Cabinet - How the Deal Was DoneFebruary 9, 1976—Investigates why the government (after declaring no more hand outs to private companies) had given Chrysler Cars payments of grants and loan
20. S12E20Episode 20February 16, 1976—
21. S12E21Episode 21February 23, 1976—
22. S12E22The Republic of RhodesiaMarch 1, 1976—The thoughts and concerns of ordinary Rhodesians.
23. S12E231936-1976 a Change of LifeMarch 8, 1976—
24. S12E24The Boss FileMarch 15, 1976—
25. S12E25In LabourMarch 22, 1976—The aftermath of the shock resignation of Harold Wilson and where Labour goes from there.
26. S12E26The Threat of Nuclear WarMarch 29, 1976—
27. S12E27Nuts & Bolts of the Economy: Healey's Eight & HalfApril 5, 1976—
28. S12E28When in Rome...April 12, 1976—Investigates bribery in the Italian Government by oil companies in order to influence policies.
29. S12E29Out of MindApril 26, 1976—Investigates concerns that there are those in mental institutions that should not be in there and should be given a chance to live in societ
30. S12E30Nuts & Bolts of the Economy: Patent No.18070/72May 3, 1976—A new invention for containers is followed on its obstacle course from drawing to finished product, showing the difficulties that inventors
31. S12E31Nuclear Waste in the Irish SeaMay 10, 1976—
32. S12E32The Dark SocietiesMay 17, 1976—
33. S12E33The Trials of PopovicMay 24, 1976—
34. S12E34Proposition 15June 7, 1976—
35. S12E35A Calculated RiskJune 14, 1976—
36. S12E36A Question for EuropeJune 21, 1976—
37. S12E37Nuts and Bolts of the Economy - Somebody Has to Do ItJune 28, 1976—
38. S12E38Mutiny on the MotorwayJuly 5, 1976—
39. S12E39Run for Your LifeJuly 12, 1976—MPs are put on a fitness program.
40. S12E40A Question of StandardsJuly 19, 1976—
41. S12E41The Plutonium EconomyJuly 26, 1976—
42. S12E42Coup D'etatAugust 2, 1976—

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Unemployment - Who Cares?September 27, 1976—Unemployment has now risen to the notable 1 million mark and this investigation shows the detrimental effect it can have on those people who
2. S13E02Nuts & Bolts of the Economy: Delta's DilemmaOctober 4, 1976—
3. S13E03A School of ThoughtOctober 11, 1976—Examination of revolutionary and experimental new teaching methods.
4. S13E04Mr Cork Examines the BooksOctober 18, 1976—An ordinary accountant is given the theoretical task of being Chancellor of the Exchequer and giving his take on the situation.
5. S13E05Campaigning by NumbersOctober 25, 1976—
6. S13E06Yesterday's TruantsNovember 1, 1976—Follow up programme to one five years previous to find out what happened to some persistent school truants.
7. S13E07Living DangerouslyNovember 8, 1976—The effects of the chemical Dioxin after a factory explosion in Italy.
8. S13E08The Killing of UgandaNovember 15, 1976—
9. S13E09The National PartyNovember 22, 1976—Following the racial violence in Blackburn, looks at the rise of the extreme right wing.
10. S13E10The Long Arm of the DinaNovember 29, 1976—
11. S13E11The LawbreakersDecember 6, 1976—
12. S13E12Made in Hong Kong - Child LabourDecember 13, 1976—
13. S13E13Mr Opie Brings Bad NewsJanuary 10, 1977—
14. S13E14Doctor's OrdersJanuary 17, 1977—Doctors complain that they are being put under pressure by both patients and pharmaceutical companies to prescribe certain drugs.
15. S13E15Episode 15January 24, 1977—
16. S13E16The MilitantsJanuary 31, 1977—Investigates why the Labour Party is allowing a group within to produce a newspaper like 'The Militant'.
17. S13E17Waiting for MerlynFebruary 7, 1977—An investigation into the Home Secretary's decision to declare two men as a threat to British Security and his moves to have them deported
18. S13E18The Road to AmsterdamFebruary 14, 1977—
19. S13E19The Police TapesFebruary 21, 1977—
20. S13E21Equal Pay Today-Or TomorrowFebruary 28, 1977—
21. S13E22Do You Take This Man?March 7, 1977—A report on the growing number of Asian girls in the UK who are rejecting the traditional arranged marriage to someone they do not know.
22. S13E23From Death Row-To Downing StMarch 14, 1977—
23. S13E24Nuts and Bolts of the Economy - Them and UsMarch 21, 1977—
24. S13E25Nuts and Bolts of the Economy - The Vital Statistics: Part 1March 28, 1977—
25. S13E26Nuts and Bolts of the Economy - The Vital Statistics: Part 2April 4, 1977—
26. S13E27The Plane MakersApril 18, 1977—
27. S13E28The Prison ChildrenApril 25, 1977—It is against the law in the UK to put children into prison, so how did 4000 under 17-year-olds come to spend time behind bars?
28. S13E29All Work and Low PayMay 2, 1977—
29. S13E30What Mr. Paisley Didn't KnowMay 16, 1977—
30. S13E31The Man Who Went Too FarMay 23, 1977—Follow up to 'A Calculated Risk' on the plight of dissident Anatoly Sharansky.
31. S13E32Casualties of the CutsMay 30, 1977—Looking at two hospitals that may have to close down, and another who's budget is not coping with the demand of an increasing population.
32. S13E33Without Limit of TimeJune 13, 1977—
33. S13E34My Years with AminJune 20, 1977—
34. S13E35Starting on the DoleJune 27, 1977—With the continuing rise in youth unemployment, follows two Liverpool teenagers as they look for work and examines the validity of governmen
35. S13E36The Very Public Death of Enrico SidoliJuly 4, 1977—In July of the previous year Enrico was beaten up in a London swimming pool by three youths and held under water, he died days later of inju
36. S13E37Jack's Last StandJuly 11, 1977—
37. S13E38Nuts and Bolts of the Economy - The Uncommon Market: Part 1July 18, 1977—
38. S13E39Nuts and Bolts of the Economy - The Uncommon Market: Part 2July 25, 1977—
39. S13E40Nuts and Bolts of the Economy - The Uncommon Market: Part 3August 1, 1977—

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01The Man Who Talks to TerroristsSeptember 26, 1977—
2. S14E02The Life and Death of Steve BikoOctober 3, 1977—Coverage of the immediate aftermath of the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko while in the custody of South African police.
3. S14E03No CompromiseOctober 10, 1977—
4. S14E04The Miami ExperimentOctober 17, 1977—
5. S14E05The Surgery Is Now ClosedOctober 24, 1977—
6. S14E06Eastern PromiseOctober 31, 1977—
7. S14E07The AccidentNovember 7, 1977—Investigates a claim by Russian Scientist Dr Zhores Medvedev, that the biggest nuclear accident of all, occurred 20 years previous in the So
8. S14E08The Disputed LandNovember 14, 1977—
9. S14E09Got It TapedNovember 21, 1977—
10. S14E10In the Name of the LawNovember 28, 1977—Investigates the death of Liddle Towers, who was arrested while drunk, but then died in the custody of Northumbria Police Force.
11. S14E11Thatcher InterviewJanuary 30, 1978—
12. S14E12Cold FactsFebruary 6, 1978—People unable to pay their bills are still having their services cut off, despite a reassurance that it would not happen anymore. Follow up
13. S14E13The Concrete RingsFebruary 13, 1978—Price fixing in the mixed concrete industry.
14. S14E14Working for a PittanceFebruary 20, 1978—An examination of how 50 000 physically and mentally disabled people earn a maximum of £4 a week for up to 27 hours of menial work.
15. S14E15Death by RequestMarch 24, 1978—One woman's plight to have the Suicide Act amended due to her deteriorating health condition.
16. S14E16There's No Place Like HulmeApril 10, 1978—Investigates why houses in Hulme that were built in the 1960s are now being recommended to be demolished.
17. S14E17The Right's CentreApril 17, 1978—
18. S14E18Black to FrontApril 24, 1978—
19. S14E19In the Public InterestMay 8, 1978—
20. S14E20General Grigorenko's New CampaignMay 15, 1978—
21. S14E21Take Care, This Place is UnsafeMay 22, 1978—Investigation into the King's College Hospital after it closed down for several hours due to staff shortages and the dangerous situation it
22. S14E22Smoking - A Double StandardJune 5, 1978—
23. S14E23Dishonourable DischargeJune 12, 1978—
24. S14E24Wait and SeeJune 19, 1978—
25. S14E25Nuts & Bolts of the Economy: Made in KoreaJune 20, 1978—
26. S14E26The Happiness Pill?June 26, 1978—
27. S14E27The Nazi PartyJuly 3, 1978—Using sworn statements from an undercover police officer, an investigation into whether Britain's National Front is a thinly-veiled modern N
28. S14E28Prisoner of TerrorismJuly 10, 1978—A look at the activities and history of the notorious Baader-Meinhof terrorist group, including an interview with one of the gang's kingpins
29. S14E29Russian JusticeJuly 17, 1978—Follow up to 'A Calculated Risk' on the plight of dissident Anatoly Sharansky.
30. S14E30Buying TimeJuly 24, 1978—Covert filming in Walton & Wakefield Jails provides evidence of corruption.
31. S14E31Liable to ProsecutionJuly 31, 1978—
32. S14E32No Useful Purpose Would Be ServedAugust 7, 1978—
33. S14E33Power for SaleAugust 14, 1978—
34. S14E34The Invisible RiskAugust 21, 1978—

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Paraguay - The Last RefugeOctober 9, 1978—
2. S15E02Trapped Inside the Wrong BodyOctober 16, 1978—
3. S15E03Episode 3October 23, 1978—
4. S15E04Mr Heath at the Miners' ClubOctober 30, 1978—
5. S15E05The Hunt for Doctor MengeleNovember 6, 1978—Will Josef Mengele ever be caught? A year later, in 1979, while swimming at he coastal resort of Bertioga, Brazil, he suffered a stroke and
6. S15E06Kids UnitedNovember 27, 1978—
7. S15E07Episode 7November 28, 1978—
8. S15E08Inside Europe - The SummitDecember 4, 1978—
9. S15E09The Killing of Bruno Busic (1939-1978)December 11, 1978—
10. S15E10It's Already Been Too LongDecember 18, 1978—A comparison between the American and British Equal Opportunities Commission, and what they have achieved in new employment opportunities fo
11. S15E11...And a Prosperous New YearJanuary 8, 1979—With inflation continuing to rise, asks the question is it fair to restrict the lowest paid public employees to the government 5% guidelines
12. S15E12Episode 12January 15, 1979—
13. S15E13A Report from Siege CityJanuary 22, 1979—Bernard Nossiter, financial reporter on the Washington Post, gives his view on the economic crisis as he visits striking lorry drivers in th
14. S15E14No Tears-But FightJanuary 29, 1979—Follow up to the tragic death of student Jan Pallach in Prague 1968.
15. S15E15The ReckoningFebruary 5, 1979—After doing a similar study in the USA, Prof. Harvey Brenner of Baltimore University is invited to do a similar study in the UK, on the rela
16. S15E16The Life & Friends of Joseph KaganFebruary 12, 1979—In exile because of tax evasion charges, Kagan gives an account of himself and his controversial relationship with PM. Harold Wilson.
17. S15E17Episode 17February 19, 1979—
18. S15E18The ShutdownFebruary 26, 1979—A profile of the Vickers Works in Tyneside, once a successful manufacturer supplying arms in World War Two and tractors in peace time. Now f
19. S15E19Strangers in Their Own LandMarch 5, 1979—
20. S15E20Episode 20March 12, 1979—
21. S15E21A Tale of Two CitiesMarch 26, 1979—A comparison between the steel towns of Corby and Longwy France, as Corby becomes threatened with the loss of 6000 jobs as British Steel str
22. S15E22Banged UpApril 2, 1979—A day in the life of Manchester's notoriously overcrowded Strangeways Prison, as World in Action speaks to wardens and prisoners alike.
23. S15E23Speke OutApril 23, 1979—The closure of the Dunlop Pirelli factory in Merseyside and its drastic affect on the community.
24. S15E24Nuclear NightmareMay 7, 1979—
25. S15E25The Shattered LivesMay 14, 1979—Investigation into the use of unsafe thin glass being used in large glassed areas such as patio doors.
26. S15E26Armchair InfernoMay 21, 1979—Exposé on polyurethane foam, widely used in the furniture industry is highly combustible and when burning gives off toxic fumes.
27. S15E27Paying the Market PriceJune 4, 1979—
28. S15E28The Luck of the IrishJune 11, 1979—
29. S15E29Special: Inside Amin's Terror MachineJune 13, 1979—
30. S15E30Episode 30June 18, 1979—
31. S15E31No More SchoolJune 25, 1979—Two families discuss their rights, and experts discuss the effects of educating at home because they believe the state education system has
32. S15E32Gay PrideJuly 2, 1979—
33. S15E33The Other ProfessionalsJuly 12, 1979—The British Army's assessment of the Provisional IRA.
34. S15E34On Site - Capital PunishmentJuly 16, 1979—
35. S15E35On Site - Trade Union PowerJuly 30, 1979—
36. S15E36On Site - National Health CutsAugust 6, 1979—

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Mr. Benn's Secret ServiceJanuary 7, 1980—Mr Benn questions the role of the Civil Service and whether it is becoming too powerful and unanswerable for the country's good?
2. S16E02Cambodia Year One - The Aid CrisisJanuary 14, 1980—
3. S16E03Cambodia Year One - Life After DeathJanuary 21, 1980—
4. S16E04The Man Who Bought UnitedJanuary 28, 1980—
5. S16E05The Steel PapersFebruary 4, 1980—
6. S16E06Behind the Paper CurtainFebruary 11, 1980—
7. S16E07The Pulse of AmericaFebruary 18, 1980—
8. S16E08The Final HarvestFebruary 25, 1980—
9. S16E09Claimant, Scrounger, Snooper, SpyMarch 3, 1980—Case studies of people on both sides of the current crackdown on social security fraud.
10. S16E10Follow the Yellow Cake RoadMarch 10, 1980—
11. S16E11Decline and FallMarch 17, 1980—
12. S16E12Alive and Well in the U.S.A.March 24, 1980—
13. S16E13Not in the Public InterestApril 14, 1980—
14. S16E14Spying for SurvivalApril 21, 1980—
15. S16E15The Pound in Their PocketApril 28, 1980—
16. S16E16The Trial of Stanley AdamsMay 12, 1980—
17. S16E17Britain Over a BarrelMay 19, 1980—
18. S16E18A Bad Day for SouthallJune 2, 1980—
19. S16E19Mr. Kane's CampaignJune 9, 1980—
20. S16E20Special: What Do You Think of It So Far?June 10, 1980—A review of Britain's membership of the Common Market.
21. S16E21Market DayJune 16, 1980—
22. S16E22Fly the Flag, Pay the PriceJune 23, 1980—
23. S16E23Russian GamesJune 30, 1980—
24. S16E24Mr. Stock and the Thursday GangJuly 7, 1980—
25. S16E25Last Stand at LisburnJuly 14, 1980—With communities across Northern Ireland, from the end of the 1960s Lisburn suffered through three decades of political violence, "The Troub
26. S16E26Vietnam - Prisoner of WarJuly 14, 1980—
27. S16E27A Dignified ExitJuly 28, 1980—"EXIT" - the society for the right to die with dignity, are publishing a controversial suicide guide for terminally ill people who require a
28. S16E28The Tirion ProgrammeAugust 4, 1980—
29. S16E29Suffer the ChildrenAugust 11, 1980—
30. S16E30The Chart BustersAugust 18, 1980—Investigating allegations that the pop music charts are controlled not by consumers, but by manipulative tactics of the big record companies

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01The State of Britain - The Road to Brighton PierOctober 13, 1980—
2. S17E02South Africa's BombshellOctober 20, 1980—
3. S17E03Creating CriminalsOctober 27, 1980—
4. S17E04Choosing Labour's LeaderNovember 3, 1980—
5. S17E05The Party's OverNovember 10, 1980—
6. S17E06Death on the DoleNovember 17, 1980—
7. S17E07The H-Block FuseNovember 24, 1980—Report at the beginning of the fifth week of the hunger strike in the H Block of Maze Prison by IRA prisoners seeking a recognition of their
8. S17E08The Rossminster AffairDecember 1, 1980—
9. S17E09The Hunt for the RipperDecember 8, 1980—The Yorkshire Ripper is still at large, and this follows the hectic and demanding West Yorkshire police investigation.
10. S17E10No Room at the InnDecember 15, 1980—
11. S17E11The Blood BusinessDecember 22, 1980—
12. S17E12The State of Britain - The Secret in South WalesJanuary 5, 1981—
13. S17E13Michael FootJanuary 19, 1981—
14. S17E14The White House GeneralJanuary 26, 1981—
15. S17E15The Social DemocratsFebruary 2, 1981—
16. S17E16The F.B.I.'s Secret TapesFebruary 9, 1981—
17. S17E17Killing for a CureFebruary 16, 1981—A look at vivisection, and the activities of the controversial Animal Liberation Front who believe more militant action is needed to end unn
18. S17E18The State of Britain - In for a PennyFebruary 23, 1981—
19. S17E19Off the RailsMarch 2, 1981—A UK rail crash in 1978 was thought to have been caused by signalling equipment that was over 50 years old. Sir Peter Parker attempts to get
20. S17E20The State of the NationMarch 9, 1981—Journalists re-enact the political discussions around the economy on the eve of the budget.
21. S17E21These Children Are MineMarch 16, 1981—Anwar Ditta is a mother. That is not disputed. But the government say she is the mother of one child. She says she is the mother of four. Ho
22. S17E22The Fight for the CentreMarch 23, 1981—
23. S17E23The Men from ArgentinaMarch 30, 1981—
24. S17E24The Curse of the KlanApril 6, 1981—Report on the re-emergency's of the Ku Klux Klan in both northern and southern states of America and the rising tide of racism there. Includ
25. S17E25Comrades at ArmsApril 13, 1981—
26. S17E26More Than Just a Few PerksApril 27, 1981—A civil servant who questioned the expense claims of the GLC found himself out of a job.
27. S17E27The Shape of Wars to ComeMay 11, 1981—
28. S17E28Home and AwayMay 18, 1981—
29. S17E29Do Mind If I Smoke?June 1, 1981—An investigation into new claims that non smokers are at risk in smoke filled rooms.
30. S17E30To Russia with LoveJune 8, 1981—
31. S17E31Tories for TurningJune 15, 1981—
32. S17E32Kevin at the CrossroadsJune 22, 1981—Follows Kevin, a victim of the drug thalidomide as he enters the job market.
33. S17E33The Silent EpidemicJune 29, 1981—Very few people have heard of Alzheimer's Disease, despite the fact that one in 12 over 60s will get and possibly die from it.
34. S17E34Guns to the RightJuly 6, 1981—
35. S17E35A Dangerous AgeJuly 13, 1981—
36. S17E36A Conflict of EvidenceJuly 20, 1981—
37. S17E37Toxteth RevisitedJuly 27, 1981—Dr Ben Holman and Tommy Olds visited Liverpool eight years previously and predicted riots would happen in the future. They now make a return
38. S17E38The Agony of AngolaAugust 3, 1981—
39. S17E39When Night Comes to KandaharAugust 17, 1981—Report from Afganistan in which the World In Action camera team join a night time Afghan rebel attack, led by Ismael Gailani, on a governmen
40. S17E40Waiting for JusticeAugust 10, 1981—
41. S17E41A Picture of HealthAugust 24, 1981—

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01The Discarded PeopleOctober 19, 1981—
2. S18E02The Disarmament ManOctober 26, 1981—
3. S18E03Two Out of 30,000November 2, 1981—
4. S18E04Living with PovertyNovember 9, 1981—
5. S18E05Dust to DustNovember 16, 1981—
6. S18E06The Preacher and the PeacemakerNovember 23, 1981—
7. S18E07Bleeding to DeathNovember 30, 1981—
8. S18E08Families at WarDecember 7, 1981—
9. S18E09A Statistic - A ReminderDecember 14, 1981—
10. S18E10Taste of PowerJanuary 4, 1982—
11. S18E11The Price of Britain's BombJanuary 11, 1982—
12. S18E12Divided We StandJanuary 18, 1982—
13. S18E13Deals on WheelsJanuary 25, 1982—Investigates why same model cars are cheaper on the continent.
14. S18E14Private Darkin's ArmyFebruary 1, 1982—Documentary about a soldier, Private Darkin, who committed suicide after facing bullying in the Army. The filming took place at Blackdown Ba
15. S18E15The Tobacco WarFebruary 8, 1982—
16. S18E16A Bankrupt GameFebruary 15, 1982—An investigation into football clubs' financial problems and the looming crisis, with a focus on Bristol City Football Club.
17. S18E17The I.R.A.'s Arms CashFebruary 22, 1982—
18. S18E18Caution to the WindMarch 1, 1982—
19. S18E19The Worried MenMarch 8, 1982—
20. S18E20In the Name of the LordMarch 15, 1982—
21. S18E21Home HelpMarch 22, 1982—
22. S18E22Irish LessonsMarch 29, 1982—
23. S18E23Britain on the BrinkApril 5, 1982—
24. S18E24Special: The Falklands 100 - Part 1April 13, 1982—
25. S18E25Special: The Falklands 100 - Part 2April 14, 1982—
26. S18E26Special: The Falklands 100 - Part 3April 15, 1982—
27. S18E27Special: The Falklands 100 - Part 4April 16, 1982—
28. S18E28The Spoils of PeaceApril 19, 1982—
29. S18E29The Falklands and the British Task ForceApril 26, 1982—
30. S18E32The Real British DiseaseMay 10, 1982—Examines why young people are not leaving learning Establishments with the skills being demanded by industry.
31. S18E33Falklands 100May 17, 1982—
32. S18E34Weekend at WarMay 24, 1982—
33. S18E37Paying for the WarJune 7, 1982—
34. S18E38Home or HusbandJune 14, 1982—
35. S18E39Britain's Other IslandersJune 21, 1982—In 1971, the British shipped all the inhabitants from Diego Garcia, having purchased the Chagos Archipelago in 1965, so that is could be use
36. S18E40Operation QuicksilverJune 28, 1982—Looks at the intense lobbying and scheming going on behind the scenes by other manufacturers trying to prevent Nissan building a car plant i
37. S18E41A Small Town TragedyJuly 5, 1982—Victims of asbestos related illnesses in Blooming Dale Illinois question why they have yet to receive the awarded compensation from the orig
38. S18E42Operation Peace for GalileeJuly 12, 1982—
39. S18E43Prisoner's MedicineJuly 19, 1982—
40. S18E44Learning to LoseJuly 26, 1982—
41. S18E45Cleaning Up the YardAugust 2, 1982—Operation Countryman was supposed to be the biggest ever investigation into corruption in Scotland Yard and the Metropolitan Police, so why
42. S18E46The Health ServiceAugust 9, 1982—The health service today began 5 days' intensive strike action, leaving only emergency services running, in pursuit of a 12% pay rise. This
43. S18E47Streets ApartAugust 16, 1982—
44. S18E48Israel's Other WarAugust 23, 1982—