Alan Whicker
Acting
Biography
Alan Donald Whicker CBE was an award-winning English journalist, broadcaster and documentary maker whose career spanned over 60 years.
Born: August 2, 1921
Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt
Known For
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
The Angry Silence
When the union in his factory walks out on strike, a family man refuses to participate, risking the wrath — and retaliation — of his fellow workers.
Best Ever Muppet Moments
A review of the most memorable Muppet moments to commemorate Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary.
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.
The Magic Christian
Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.
This Morning
This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and competitions.
Talking Doctor Who
As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor’s classic era.
The One Show
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
The Lord Is My Shepherd and He Knows I'm Gay
Alan Whicker attends a gay wedding at a church in San Diego and investigates the rise of the Gay Liberation movement in the U.S.A.
The Solitary Billionaire: J. Paul Getty
Alan Whicker interviews billionaire J. Paul Getty, who discusses reports of his meanness, his unsuccessful marriages, why he keeps working, and what he's had to sacrifice to become the world's richest man.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Self - Reporter
as Himself