Weekend World
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Weekend World was a British television political series, made by London Weekend Television and broadcast from 1972 to 1988. Created by John Birt not long after he moved to LWT, the series was broadcast on the ITV network at lunchtimes on Sundays. Produced by Nick Elliott and David Elstein, it began by mirroring CBS's "60 Minutes" featuring several stories each week but gradually devolved into a show that featured a forensic interview with a major political figure each week. It was presented by Peter Jay initially when first broadcast in 1972, but was best-remembered for being anchored by former Labour MP Brian Walden between 1977 and 1986. Conservative MP Matthew Parris took over in 1986, resigning his seat, and presented the programme until the series ended in 1988.
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1988
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About Weekend World
Weekend World was a British television political series, made by London Weekend Television and broadcast from 1972 to 1988. Created by John Birt not long after he moved to LWT, the series was broadcast on the ITV network at lunchtimes on Sundays. Produced by Nick Elliott and David Elstein, it began by mirroring CBS's "60 Minutes" featuring several stories each week but gradually devolved into a show that featured a forensic interview with a major political figure each week. It was presented by Peter Jay initially when first broadcast in 1972, but was best-remembered for being anchored by former Labour MP Brian Walden between 1977 and 1986. Conservative MP Matthew Parris took over in 1986, resigning his seat, and presented the programme until the series ended in 1988. Across 17 seasons and 506 episodes, originally airing on ITV1.
Weekend World Cast and Characters
The cast features Matthew Parris. Their performances are a major reason Weekend World has built such a passionate audience.
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Weekend World flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Weekend World
Where can I watch Weekend World online for free?
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How many episodes does Weekend World have?
Weekend World has 506 episodes across 17 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Weekend World good? What's the rating?
Weekend World holds a 0.0/10 rating based on 0 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Weekend World?
The main cast includes Matthew Parris.
Is Weekend World available in English?
Yes — Weekend World was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Weekend World released?
Weekend World first aired in 1972.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Weekend World for free?
You can watch Weekend World online for free on Bowood.TV. All 506 episodes across 17 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Weekend World have?
Weekend World currently has 17 seasons and a total of 506 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Weekend World about?
Weekend World was a British television political series, made by London Weekend Television and broadcast from 1972 to 1988. Created by John Birt not long after he moved to LWT, the series was broadcast on the ITV network at lunchtimes on Sundays. Produced by Nick Elliott and David Elstein, it began by mirroring CBS… It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is Weekend World originally available?
Weekend World was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Weekend World first released?
Weekend World first premiered on October 1, 1972 (1972). The series has since concluded its run.
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