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    1 9 6 6 (UK)
    45 x 25 minute episodes

    DJ Peter Murray hosted this magazine programme from ATV aimed at 10 to 16-year-olds.

    The show featured comedy, fashion (presented by journalist Angela Huth), pop music, facts, nature and off-beat people and subjects.

    Debuting on 3 January 1966, Action aired on Monday afternoons until 7 November. Future Magpie presenter Tony Bastable deputised while Murray was on holiday in August.

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