Episode guide
World in Action: Season 6
38 episodes ยท first aired Sep 8, 1969
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- 1 Untried, Inside Sep 8, 1969
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5 The Secret Life of Sam the Plumber Oct 6, 1969
- 6 Put to the Test Oct 13, 1969 An observation of the Southwark mobile screening unit for detecting breast and other cancers.
- 7 State of the Lion Oct 20, 1969
- 8 Unknown Soldier Oct 27, 1969
- 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.
- 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.
- 11 Five Days in Washington Nov 17, 1969
- 12 A Welcome in the Hillsides Nov 24, 1969
- 13 The Breadline Dec 1, 1969 Lower income workers discuss how they manage to cope on poor wages, amongst politicians and trade union leaders.
- 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.
- 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.
- 16 Nancekuke Dossier Dec 22, 1969 Investigates why the UK is still manufacturing nerve gas.
- 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.
- 18 Frontline Africa Jan 5, 1970 The guerrilla fight for independence of the people of Portuguese Guinea.
- 19 The 22 Year Itch Jan 12, 1970
- 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.
- 21 A Bit Apprehensive Jan 26, 1970
- 22 One Down,100,000 to Go Feb 2, 1970
- 23 Your Services No Longer Required Feb 9, 1970
- 24 Conspiracy Feb 16, 1970
- 25 St. Mungo's People Feb 23, 1970
- 26 Shalom Mar 2, 1970
- 27 Trouble Down the East End Mar 9, 1970
- 28 A Case for Benign Neglect? Mar 16, 1970
- 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.
- 30 Seymour Apr 6, 1970 Follows Seymour as he reconnects with life after being released from prison.
- 31 Black Mood Apr 13, 1970
- 32 Ian Paisley Apr 20, 1970
- 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.
- 34 This House Would Disrupt the SA Cricket Tour May 4, 1970
- 35 America Talking May 11, 1970
- 36 Quentin Crisp Jul 6, 1970 World In Action interview filmed in Quentin's room in a London boarding house.
- 37 Vic Feather Jul 13, 1970
- 38 Act of God Jul 20, 1970