World in Action
Season 19
198235 episodes
Episode 1
The Mystery of Flight 163
Oct 25, 1982
Episode 2
DeLorean - The Inside Story
Nov 1, 1982
Episode 3
Losing Out to London
Nov 8, 1982
Episode 4
An Adverse Reaction
Nov 15, 1982
The plight of the small minority of children damaged by vaccination against diphtheria, polio, and whooping cough, and the efforts of their parents to obtain adequate compensation. Plus Kenneth Clarke denies signing a letter of agreement.
Episode 5
The Betrayal of British Industry: Part 1
Nov 22, 1982
Episode 6
The Betrayal of British Industry: Part 2
Nov 29, 1982
Episode 7
The Silicon Spies
Dec 6, 1982
Episode 8
Voices from the Underground
Dec 13, 1982
Episode 9
When the Cheering Stops
Dec 20, 1982
Episode 10
The Power Brokers
Jan 10, 1983
Episode 11
Too Cold to Live
Jan 17, 1983
Episode 12
A Difficult Prisoner
Jan 24, 1983
Episode 13
The Peace War
Jan 31, 1983
Episode 14
Rich Law, Poor Law
Feb 7, 1983
Episode 15
People Without a Land
Feb 21, 1983
Episode 16
Arms to Argentina
Mar 7, 1983
Episode 17
What the Papers Pay
Mar 14, 1983
Episode 18
Operation Hit & Win
Mar 21, 1983
In the USA, the FBI have decided to start investigating the IRA.
Episode 19
Michael Foot and the Darlington Election
Mar 28, 1983
Episode 20
Harvest Gold
Apr 11, 1983
Episode 21
An Offence Against the Person
Apr 18, 1983
Episode 22
The Battle for the Atlantic
May 9, 1983
Episode 23
Walter Cronkite's Campaign Trail: Part 1
May 23, 1983
Episode 24
Walter Cronkite's Campaign Trail: Part 2
May 30, 1983
Episode 25
The Election 500
Jun 6, 1983
Episode 26
The Heroin Barons
Jun 13, 1983
Episode 27
The System Builder
Jun 20, 1983
Investigates the building practices of one of the UK's largest house builders 'Barrett Homes' and whether their quickly built timber frame system houses are suffering quality issues.
Episode 28
Your Home in Their Hands
Jun 27, 1983
Episode 29
A Law Unto Themselves
Jul 4, 1983
Episode 30
Krugerrand Cricket
Jul 11, 1983
Episode 31
The Man Who Left His Tribe
Jul 18, 1983
Episode 32
The Trails of Hoffman
Jul 25, 1983
Episode 33
The Race Against Reagan
Aug 1, 1983
Episode 34
Colonel Rauff's Refuge
Aug 8, 1983
Comedian Jack Whitehall hosts the third show in the revived series, introducing a line-up of fabulous acts from around the globe. There is a special performance by the legendary Lionel Richie, The Script play their hit Superheroes, Hollywood actress and former Bond girl Gemma Arterton gives an exclusive preview of the West End musical Made in Dagenham, and there is plenty of comedy and some incredible speciality acts from around the world.
Episode 35
A Widow's Story
Aug 15, 1983
A direct follow-up to Weekend at War (1982) reuniting with Elaine Evans, who had previously been shown awaiting news of her husband Ken, away fighting in the Falklands. Sadly, she has now learnt of his death.