Where to Watch World in Action in Australia

World in Action has been quietly earning a loyal audience, and right now it's all available in the UK on ITVX Premium. David Owen leads a cast that brings something genuine to every episode.

Originally commissioned by ITV1, World in Action quickly became exactly the kind of show that viewers rearrange their evenings for. World in Action was Granada Television’s flagship ITV current affairs series, running from 7 Jan 1963 to 7 Dec 1998, and built a reputation for film-led investigative reporting and a forceful editorial stance. Its journalism produced major public and political repercussions—including investigations associated with miscarriages of justice such as the Birmingham Six—and it also served as a platform for landmark documentary projects, including the first broadcast of “Seven Up!” as part of the strand in 1964. The series ran for 35 seasons (1963–1998), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

Documentary fans who value serious journalism and strong storytelling will find World in Action essential. Not background viewing.