Leslie Harris
Director
Man of the World (1962)
Season 1
Michael Strait is a world-renowned photographer whose assignments lead him into investigating mysterious goings-on amongst the rich and glamorous and intrigue from far-flung places as Iraq, French Indochina, and Algiers.
Released Sept. 29, 1962
Episode 49 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.photographer
Production Companies: Associated Television (ATV)
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Death of a Conference
In the final phases of the Algerian war, Strait is caught between the French generals and the Algerian revolutionaries as peace negotiations grow ever more dangerous and complicated.
Sept. 29, 1962, midnight
S1E2 - Masquerade in Spain
In Spain, Strait is asked to do a photo shoot on a beautiful heiress, but unwittingly takes her to her kidnapping — one that she's in on.
Oct. 6, 1962, midnight
S1E3 - Blaze of Glory
When Strait meets an ace racer with failing eyesight, he sees the opportunity to help a young man achieve his aim of driving in top racing rally — but another is interested in the driver for nefarious reasons.
Oct. 13, 1962, midnight
S1E4 - The Runaways
An easily impressed American heiress flees with a stranger who rescued her from a gang of thugs in the French Riviera. Strait is asked to keep tabs on the couple as they hide before their wedding, an exclusive for a Paris paper. However, something doesn't add up about the would-be groom.
Oct. 20, 1962, midnight
S1E5 - The Frontier
A defenseless remote Indian town is at risk of a takeover when red Chinese soldiers arrie. Strait's assignment, and only hope for the inhabitants, is a lady bacteriologist sent by the local government.
Oct. 27, 1962, midnight
S1E6 - The Sentimental Agent
In Havana, Strait is arrested and imprisoned for taking unauthorized photographs. Warren receives help from shady Argentinian businessman Carlos Borella, who has connections with corrupt officials, and can get Strait released.
Nov. 3, 1962, midnight
S1E7 - The Highland Story
Assigned to report on the Scottish Highland clan system, Strait finds the residents of a local village less than friendly when he enquiries about 'sacred' traditions.
Nov. 10, 1962, midnight
S1E8 - Nature of Justice
Professor O'Connor claims to have discovered an engraved stone tablet which provides a link to an early civilisation. Assigned to cover the story for a science magazine, Strait finds that all is not as it first appears.
Nov. 17, 1962, midnight
S1E9 - The Mindreader
Stait is sought to do some publicity for a girl who seems to be a genuine clairvoyant, who reluctantly passes all tests of her abilities — yet she may not be what she seems.
Nov. 24, 1962, midnight
S1E10 - Portrait of a Girl
Strait's close-up of old masters in the art world reveals fakes with a familiar face involved.
Dec. 1, 1962, midnight
S1E11 - Specialist for the Kill
A casual assignment in Berlin to photograph the latest fashions becomes a nightmare for Strait when he uncovers a plot to assassinate a visiting industrialist.
Dec. 8, 1962, midnight
S1E12 - A Family Affair
A bomb goes off in a Paris salon, just as Strait is photographing the models.
Dec. 15, 1962, midnight
S1E13 - Shadow of the Wall
In West Berlin, Strait stays with a German friend from the war and his young English wife. American occupation forces believe the friend is passing Allied secrets to the communists, and endeavor to recruit Strait.
Dec. 22, 1962, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 49 min.
Season Runtime: 980 min.
Released: Sept. 29, 1962
Last Air Date: June 22, 1963, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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