World in Action: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of World in Action Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
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 avail
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 soci
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.
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.
The Born Losers
Sep 18, 1967
The plight of families in Britain living below the poverty line.
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
The Breathalyser
Oct 9, 1967
A report on the drink and driving laws of Sweden and Germany.
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.
King of Kings
Oct 23, 1967
The Coronation of the Shah of Persia and an interview with Queen Farah.
Wanted: Kind English Lady
Nov 6, 1967
A report on the white foster mothering of black children in the UK.
Mothers in Action
Dec 4, 1967
A group trying change society's attitude to unmarried mothers.
The End of a Revolution
Dec 11, 1967
Bolivia after the death of Che Guevara, and at the trial of Regis Dubray.
India on the Edge
Dec 18, 1967
A report on violence and chaos in Calcutta as India struggles to get a grip on democracy.
The Long Bridge
Jan 8, 1968
Report about The Allenby Bridge crossing between Israel and Jordan, used by refugees in the previous May
Alas Poor Hippies, Love is Dead
Jan 15, 1968
The evolution of American hippies, their scene, drugs, pan-handling and other pastimes.
Merchants of War
Jan 22, 1968
Investigates arms dealing and mercenaries on the way to the Nigerian state of Biafra.
The Twelve Year Engagement
Feb 5, 1968
Investigates the recruitment of boy soldiers and why some face difficulty trying to leave later.
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.
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.
The Demonstration
Mar 18, 1968
Follows the Anti-Vietnam demonstration in Grosvenor Square London on 16 March.
A Group of Terrorists Attacked...
Apr 1, 1968
The guerrilla fight for independence in Portuguese Guinea.
Listen, Whitey
Apr 8, 1968
The mood in some black communities in America after the death of Martin Luther King.
Horoscope
Apr 9, 1968
With interest in astrology increasing, predictions from astrologer Ingrid Lind are put to the test.
Below the Belt
Apr 22, 1968
An observation of the prospects of children born with Spina Bifida, which results in below the waist paralysis.
The Star Spangled War
May 6, 1968
GI's waiting to invade the Ashau Valley share their thoughts on the Vietnam War.
Stage for a Revolution
May 13, 1968
The Berlin demonstration of May 1st and the events that led up to it.
Ward F.13
May 20, 1968
An investigation into the appalling conditions of the female geriatric ward of Powick Mental Hospital near Worcester.
Stop That Bowing, Scrapin' and Scratchin'
May 27, 1968
Following the poor peoples' protest and demonstration for better conditions, in Washington DC.
Election of Fear
Jun 24, 1968
The fall out from the student revolt in Paris France and how it will effect the Grenoble Election.