In a tribute to the veteran broadcaster who died recently, this documentary examines Alan Whicker's ground-breaking, 50-year career. A true TV pioneer, he brought the world into people's living rooms - from Venice to Palm Beach, Hong Kong to the Australian Outback, on the QE2 or the Orient Express - and interviewed some fascinating characters. There are contributions from those who worked with Alan, and from people who were inspired by his work on series like Tonight and Whicker's World. There are also reflections on an incredible life by the man himself, in previously unseen interviews.