Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.2/10
Whicker's World
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.
This production, originally released in 1959, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.2 across its 21 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired 1982-02-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Six Films of Six Places
9 Episodes • Aired 1959-03-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Whicker's World
15 Episodes • Aired 1965-11-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Whicker's New World
7 Episodes • Aired 1969-06-02
No season overview provided for this season.
Whicker in Europe
5 Episodes • Aired 1970-01-08
No season overview provided for this season.