World in Action
Season 6
196938 episodes
Episode 1
Untried, Inside
Sep 8, 1969
Episode 2
No Surrender
Sep 15, 1969
Portrait of the Protestant working class and the vigilantes in Northern Ireland at the height of the Ulster riots in 1969.
Episode 3
Crack of the Whip
Sep 22, 1969
Portrait of the Catholic working class and the riots in Ulster, when the barricades were going up in the streets of Derry.
Episode 4
Castro
Sep 29, 1969
Following Fidel Castro as he governs the country of Cuba from Jeeps and tents, spending many hours integrating himself with the ordinary people.
Episode 5
The Secret Life of Sam the Plumber
Oct 6, 1969
Episode 6
Put to the Test
Oct 13, 1969
An observation of the Southwark mobile screening unit for detecting breast and other cancers.
Episode 7
State of the Lion
Oct 20, 1969
Episode 8
Unknown Soldier
Oct 27, 1969
Episode 9
The Life and Death of James Griffiths
Nov 3, 1969
Reconstruction of Glasgow gunman James Griffiths running amok and the final shoot out with the police.
Episode 10
Ken Petty, Alas No Longer with Us
Nov 10, 1969
Looks at the alternative life styles of young people who have dropped out of society.
Episode 11
Five Days in Washington
Nov 17, 1969
Episode 12
A Welcome in the Hillsides
Nov 24, 1969
Episode 13
The Breadline
Dec 1, 1969
Lower income workers discuss how they manage to cope on poor wages, amongst politicians and trade union leaders.
Episode 14
Where Crime Is a Habit
Dec 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.
Episode 15
Wednesday's Children
Dec 15, 1969
A report on Muscular Dystrophy and examines what is available and what can be done for those suffering.
Episode 16
Nancekuke Dossier
Dec 22, 1969
Investigates why the UK is still manufacturing nerve gas.
Episode 17
Last Week in Biafra
Dec 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.
Episode 18
Frontline Africa
Jan 5, 1970
The guerrilla fight for independence of the people of Portuguese Guinea.
Episode 19
The 22 Year Itch
Jan 12, 1970
Episode 20
Cold Comfort
Jan 19, 1970
An investigation into the elderly dying from cold in Winter and the effects of hypothermia which can show no obvious symptoms.
Episode 21
A Bit Apprehensive
Jan 26, 1970
Episode 22
One Down,100,000 to Go
Feb 2, 1970
Episode 23
Your Services No Longer Required
Feb 9, 1970
Episode 24
Conspiracy
Feb 16, 1970
Episode 25
St. Mungo's People
Feb 23, 1970
Episode 26
Shalom
Mar 2, 1970
Episode 27
Trouble Down the East End
Mar 9, 1970
Episode 28
A Case for Benign Neglect?
Mar 16, 1970
Episode 29
The State of Denmark
Mar 23, 1970
On the abolishment of censorship in Denmark, infamous morality campaigner Mary Whitehouse goes on an inspection of the state.
Episode 30
Seymour
Apr 6, 1970
Follows Seymour as he reconnects with life after being released from prison.
Episode 31
Black Mood
Apr 13, 1970
Episode 32
Ian Paisley
Apr 20, 1970
Episode 33
Are You Alright Jackie?
Apr 27, 1970
A look at the lives of two schoolgirls, both named Jackie, and their juxtaposition with two representatives from the Women's Liberation Front.
Episode 34
This House Would Disrupt the SA Cricket Tour
May 4, 1970
Episode 35
America Talking
May 11, 1970
Episode 36
Quentin Crisp
Jul 6, 1970
World In Action interview filmed in Quentin's room in a London boarding house.
Episode 37
Vic Feather
Jul 13, 1970
Episode 38
Act of God
Jul 20, 1970