The series
First Tuesday or This World is a monthly television documentary strand, shown in the United Kingdom on the ITV network and was produced by Yorkshire Television. The subject matter was mainly social issues and current affairs stories from around the world. It ran from 5 April 1983 to 2 November 1993, with programme being shown on the first Tuesday of the month, hence the title. In 1993, Network First was a part replacement for First Tuesday.
Episodes
Season 1987 · 12 episodes · 1987
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Episode 17 Apr 1987
The Falklands War: The Untold Story
Documentary in which people involved in the Falklands War, which began five years ago, discuss their views of it, from both the Argentinian and British sides.
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Episode 25 May 1987
Bitter Harvest/Save Our School
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Episode 32 Jun 1987
Episode 3
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Episode 47 Jul 1987
Leftover Children
Documentary which looks at the care of behaviourally abnormal children, and at the lack of facilities for special care of children in need.
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Episode 54 Aug 1987
Episode 5
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Episode 61 Sep 1987
Mexico Street Kids/Home to Haddo
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Episode 76 Oct 1987
The Granny Business
Documentary report on private care homes for the elderly, followed by a studio discussion with politicians and experts.
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Episode 83 Nov 1987
A Home for Laura/Place in the Midnight Sun
A Home for Laura - Documentary report on the 'Parents for Children' organisation which was set up to find homes for handicapped children, who would otherwise have spent their lives in institutions.
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Episode 91 Dec 1987
Black Belt/Goodbye Divis
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Episode 105 Jan 1988
Killing the Dragon
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Episode 112 Feb 1988
The Man Who Shot John Lennon
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Episode 121 Mar 1988
The Fatal Factor/Last of the Little Mesters
Cast
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