A vintage Alan Whicker report on the proposed Sunday ferry service to the Isle of Skye. First shown as part of Tonight on the 2nd November 1964. Show more
Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the special places that have inspired and affected our major comic talents. With Johnny Vegas and Jenny Eclair. Show more
Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the special places that have inspired our major comic talents. With writer Ian Le Frenais. Show more
Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the places that have inspired our major comic talents. With Chris Moyles and Mark Thomas. Show more
Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the places that have inspired our major comic talents. With Private Pike and Arthur Smith. Show more
Top comics visit old haunts. Alan Davies, Steve Pemberton and Marty Feldman fan Iain Lee head for Whitstable, Rottingdean and Margate. Alan Whicker narrates. Show more
Alan Whicker's Journey of a Lifetime
Episode 1: Europe
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four
Alan Whicker travels the world on a journey reflecting his varied career. In this episode, he revisits Venice to retrace his steps from soldier to Fleet Street journalist. Show more
Alan Whicker's Journey of a Lifetime
Episode 2: California Dreaming
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Alan Whicker travels the world on a journey reflecting his varied career. He looks back at the 1967 film that introduced hippies to a bemused Britain. Show more
Alan Whicker's Journey of a Lifetime
Episode 3: The Americas
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four
Alan Whicker travels the world on a journey reflecting his varied career. In California he tracks down a Hollywood plastic surgeon and his favourite patient - his wife. Show more
Alan Whicker's Journey of a Lifetime
Episode 4: Hong Kong and Beyond
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Alan Whicker looks at the changing face of Hong Kong and the struggle that Bali has had to preserve its unique charms after the 2002 and 2005 bombings. Show more
An archive broadcast of the BBC's General Election results programme from 8 October 1959, presented by Richard Dimbleby, Alan Whicker and Cliff Michelmore.
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Alan Whicker. Show more