Whicker's World

Whicker in Europe

1970 · 5 episodes

Episodes

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   1. Whicker in Europe: Prince Johannes von Thurn und Taxis

   8 Jan 1970

   Alan Whicker meets Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, a German businessman and head of the immensely wealthy Thurn und Taxis family who own more land in Germany than anyone else.

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   2. Whicker in Europe: 'Harry' Giuseppe Cipriani

   29 Jan 1970

   'Harry' Cipriani talks to Alan Whicker reminisces about some of the famous people - ranging from Ernest Hemingway to the Queen - who he has entertained in his bar in Venice.

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   3. Whicker in Europe: Miss Bluebell

   5 Feb 1970

   Alan Whicker meets Margaret Kelly, organizer of the Bluebell troupe of dancing girls, who talks about their costumes and their routines.

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   4. Whicker in Europe: The Hon. Desmond Guinness

   12 Feb 1970

   Alan Whicker meets Desmond Guinness, founder of Ireland's Georgian Preservation Society, who is attempting to save Irish stately homes and Dublin's famous Georgian squares from decay and development schemes.

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   5. Pixie Dust in Goody-Goody Land

   3 Jul 1971

   Alan Whicker visits Kissimmee, just before it was "pixiemated" by Walt Disney World. He tours the construction site, and talks to cast members.