World in Action – Season 6
Episodes
Untried, Inside
No Surrender
Portrait of the Protestant working class and the vigilantes in Northern Ireland at the height of the Ulster riots in 1969.
Crack of the Whip
Portrait of the Catholic working class and the riots in Ulster, when the barricades were going up in the streets of Derry.
Castro
Following Fidel Castro as he governs the country of Cuba from Jeeps and tents, spending many hours integrating himself with the ordinary people.
The Secret Life of Sam the Plumber
Put to the Test
An observation of the Southwark mobile screening unit for detecting breast and other cancers.
State of the Lion
Unknown Soldier
The Life and Death of James Griffiths
Reconstruction of Glasgow gunman James Griffiths running amok and the final shoot out with the police.
Ken Petty, Alas No Longer with Us
Looks at the alternative life styles of young people who have dropped out of society.
Five Days in Washington
A Welcome in the Hillsides
The Breadline
Lower income workers discuss how they manage to cope on poor wages, amongst politicians and trade union leaders.
Where Crime Is a Habit
A look at the work of the New York Police Dept. and the vigilantes groups that have come about to also tackle crime.
Wednesday's Children
A report on Muscular Dystrophy and examines what is available and what can be done for those suffering.
Nancekuke Dossier
Investigates why the UK is still manufacturing nerve gas.
Last Week in Biafra
Christmas 1969 and a reminder of the last terrible year in Biafra which was blighted by war and the consequent famine and starvation.
Frontline Africa
The guerrilla fight for independence of the people of Portuguese Guinea.
The 22 Year Itch
Cold Comfort
An investigation into the elderly dying from cold in Winter and the effects of hypothermia which can show no obvious symptoms.
A Bit Apprehensive
One Down,100,000 to Go
Your Services No Longer Required
Conspiracy
St. Mungo's People
Shalom
Trouble Down the East End
A Case for Benign Neglect?
The State of Denmark
On the abolishment of censorship in Denmark, infamous morality campaigner Mary Whitehouse goes on an inspection of the state.
Seymour
Follows Seymour as he reconnects with life after being released from prison.
Black Mood
Ian Paisley
Are You Alright Jackie?
A look at the lives of two schoolgirls, both named Jackie, and their juxtaposition with two representatives from the Women's Liberation Front.
This House Would Disrupt the SA Cricket Tour
America Talking
Quentin Crisp
World In Action interview filmed in Quentin's room in a London boarding house.