Broadcaster Alan Whicker dies
Broadcaster Alan Whicker, whose distinguished TV career stretched nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 87 after suffering from bronchial pneumonia, his spokeswoman said
Alan Whicker in a classic Whicker's World clip
Alan Whicker's most famous TV series was Whicker's World, which he presented for a little over three decades.
These documentaries famously brought a glimpse of lifestyles across the globe.
In this classic clip, Whicker takes a look at the music scene in San Francisco:
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