Whicker's World
Series Overview
Whicker's World is an award-winning British television documentary series that ran from 1958 to 1994, presented by journalist and broadcaster Alan Whicker. Originally a segment on the BBC's Tonight programme in 1958, Whicker's World became a fully-fledged television series in its own right in the 1960s. The series was first shown by the BBC until 1968, and then by ITV from 1969 to 1983, when it was produced by Yorkshire Television, in which Whicker himself was a shareholder. The series returned to the BBC in 1984, and to ITV again in 1992.
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18 Seasons • 137 Episodes
1959 – 1994
Premiered: Sat, Mar 21, 1959
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 18, Episode 9: “Pavarotti in Paradise”
Alan Whicker covers preparations for Pavarotti's concert in March 1994 at Pangkor Laut Resort, a small rain forest island off the west coast of Malaysia. Whicker also meets Lord Lichfield who discusses the natural beauty of the area.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Six Films of Six Places
9 Episodes →
Whicker's World
15 Episodes →
Whicker's New World
7 Episodes →
Whicker in Europe
5 Episodes →
Whicker's South Seas
6 Episodes →
Whicker Way Out West
8 Episodes →
Season 7
6 Episodes →
Whicker's World Down Under
7 Episodes →
Season 9
6 Episodes →
India
6 Episodes →
California
6 Episodes →
The First Million Miles!
5 Episodes →
A Fast Boat to China
4 Episodes →
Living with Uncle Sam
10 Episodes →
Living with Waltzing Matilda
10 Episodes →
Hong Kong
8 Episodes →
A Taste of Spain
8 Episodes →
Around Whicker's World
9 Episodes →
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What is Whicker's World about?
Whicker's World is an award-winning British television documentary series that ran from 1958 to 1994, presented by journalist and broadcaster Alan Whicker. Originally a segment on the BBC's Tonight programme in 1958, Whicker's World became a fully-fledged television series in its own right in the 1960s. The series was first shown by the BBC until 1968, and then by ITV from 1969 to 1983, when it was produced by Yorkshire Television, in which Whicker himself was a shareholder. The series returned to the BBC in 1984, and to ITV again in 1992.
How many seasons does Whicker's World have?
Whicker's World comprises 18 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Whicker's World?
Key cast members in Whicker's World include Alan Whicker.
Who created or directed Whicker's World?
Whicker's World was developed and directed by Not specified.