World in Action was, undoubtedly, ITV's flagship current affairs programme. Lasting four decades (from the '60s to the '90s) this multiple BAFTA winning show was fearless, trailblazing and hard-hitting, choosing controversial subjects that other programmes would not dare to touch, often getting into trouble with the ITV regulators and - at times - the Government.
A cornerstone of the British viewing schedule throughout its run, the team often investigated stories at their own personal risk
for example, World in Action was the first documentary unit to film in Uganda after the overthrow of murderous dictator Idi Amin. This terrifying expos
