Episode guide
World in Action: Season 4
51 episodes · first aired Jul 3, 1967
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- 1 A Girl Called Sharon Jul 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 the limited knowledge and treatments available for…
- 2 Some Grains of Truth Jul 10, 1967 Investigates how some drugs are smuggled into Britain.
- 3 A Duel in the Sun Jul 17, 1967
- 4 Defender of the Faith Jul 24, 1967
- 5 Mick Jagger Jul 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 what is expected of famous icons by society, and…
- 6 The Third World Aug 7, 1967 A profile of Stokely Carmichael, a black campaigner against the West's dominance of the world, during his visit to Britain.
- 7 Scientology for Sale Aug 14, 1967
- 8 Colonels' Democracy Aug 21, 1967
- 9 The Professional Dreamers Aug 28, 1967
- 10 Hell No! We Won't Go Sep 4, 1967
- 11 The Militants Sep 11, 1967 An investigation into the development of the Barbican Complex in London. Strikes and industrial action have stopped work on the building site for nearly a year.
- 12 The Born Losers Sep 18, 1967 The plight of families in Britain living below the poverty line.
- 13 The O'Rahilly File Sep 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 its director Ronan O'Rahilly
- 14 Smith's Back Door Oct 2, 1967 Sanction busting in Rhodesia.
- 15 The Breathalyser Oct 9, 1967 A report on the drink and driving laws of Sweden and Germany.
- 16 Island Under Arms Oct 16, 1967
- 17 We Know What We Saw! Oct 20, 1967 Unidentified Flying Object, or UFO sightings in the United States of America are analyzed by experts in various fields.
- 18 King of Kings Oct 23, 1967 The Coronation of the Shah of Persia and an interview with Queen Farah.
- 19 Wanted: Kind English Lady Nov 6, 1967 A report on the white foster mothering of black children in the UK.
- 20 You Can't Find Uncle Tom Nov 13, 1967
- 21 East of Aden Nov 20, 1967
- 22 Mothers in Action Dec 4, 1967 A group trying change society's attitude to unmarried mothers.
- 23 The End of a Revolution Dec 11, 1967 Bolivia after the death of Che Guevara, and at the trial of Regis Dubray.
- 24 India on the Edge Dec 18, 1967 A report on violence and chaos in Calcutta as India struggles to get a grip on democracy.
- 25 An Outlaw's Life Jan 1, 1968 An observation of Irish Travellers living in Britain.
- 26 The Long Bridge Jan 8, 1968 Report about The Allenby Bridge crossing between Israel and Jordan, used by refugees in the previous May
- 27 Alas Poor Hippies, Love is Dead Jan 15, 1968 The evolution of American hippies, their scene, drugs, pan-handling and other pastimes.
- 28 Merchants of War Jan 22, 1968 Investigates arms dealing and mercenaries on the way to the Nigerian state of Biafra.
- 29 Episode 29 Jan 29, 1968
- 30 The Twelve Year Engagement Feb 5, 1968 Investigates the recruitment of boy soldiers and why some face difficulty trying to leave later.
- 31 Death by Instalments Feb 12, 1968 Examining a proposed parliamentary bill that will enable drug addicts to use free walk in centres to get heroin and cocaine.
- 32 Caught for a Baby Feb 19, 1968
- 33 Cold War, Warm Water Feb 26, 1968
- 34 No Entry Mar 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 under looming new immigration rules.
- 35 Richard Nixon's Last Hurrah Mar 11, 1968
- 36 The Demonstration Mar 18, 1968 Follows the Anti-Vietnam demonstration in Grosvenor Square London on 16 March.
- 37 Episode 37 Mar 25, 1968
- 38 A Group of Terrorists Attacked... Apr 1, 1968 The guerrilla fight for independence in Portuguese Guinea.
- 39 Listen, Whitey Apr 8, 1968 The mood in some black communities in America after the death of Martin Luther King.
- 40 Horoscope Apr 9, 1968 With interest in astrology increasing, predictions from astrologer Ingrid Lind are put to the test.
- 41 Wake Up and Work Together Apr 15, 1968
- 42 The Flame in Spain Apr 29, 1968
- 43 Below the Belt Apr 22, 1968 An observation of the prospects of children born with Spina Bifida, which results in below the waist paralysis.
- 44 The Star Spangled War May 6, 1968 GI's waiting to invade the Ashau Valley share their thoughts on the Vietnam War.
- 45 Stage for a Revolution May 13, 1968 The Berlin demonstration of May 1st and the events that led up to it.
- 46 Ward F.13 May 20, 1968 An investigation into the appalling conditions of the female geriatric ward of Powick Mental Hospital near Worcester.
- 47 Stop That Bowing, Scrapin' and Scratchin' May 27, 1968 Following the poor peoples' protest and demonstration for better conditions, in Washington DC.
- 48 Robert Kennedy Jun 10, 1968
- 49 The Guinea Pigs Jun 17, 1968 Grammar School boys are sent to Marlborough College.
- 50 Election of Fear Jun 24, 1968 The fall out from the student revolt in Paris France and how it will effect the Grenoble Election.
- 51 Jeremy Thorpe Jul 1, 1968