Man of the World

Seasons

1962

UK

7.5

Michael Strait is a high-flying photo-journalist and a real Man of the World. His business takes him to every corner of the world and every corner of society and with his eye for trouble it proves to be an irresistible combination.

Episode List

S1 • E1

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.

S1 • E2

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.

S1 • E3

Blaze of Glory

When Strait meets an ace racing driver whose eyesight is failing, he sees the opportunity to help a young man achieve his aim of driving in top racing rally - but another man is interested in driver for different reasons.

S1 • E4

The Runaways

An easily impressed American heiress runs off with a strange man who rescued her from a gang of thugs in the French Riviera. Strait is asked to take pictures of the couple while they're in hiding before they marry, an exclusive for a Paris paper, but something doesn't add up about the would-be groom.

S1 • E5

The Frontier

In India, an undefended, remote town is at risk of a takeover when red Chinese soldiers start arriving. Strait's story assignment, and only hope for the inhabitants, is a lady bacteriologist sent by the Indian government.

S1 • E6

The Sentimental Agent

In Havana, Strait is arrested and imprisoned for taking unauthorized photographs. Maggie gets help from shady Argentinian businessman Carlos Borella. He has connections with corrupt government officials; he can get Strait freed from prison

S1 • E7

Highland Story

Assigned to report on the Scottish highland clan system. Strait finds the residents of a Scottish village less than friendly when he enquiries about 'sacred' highland traditions.

S1 • E8

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, Mike finds that all is not as it first appears.

S1 • E9

The Mindreader

Stait is asked 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.

S1 • E10

Portrait of a Girl

Mike's close up of old masters in the art world reveals fakes with a familiar face involved.

S1 • E11

Specialist for the Kill

A casual assignment in Berlin photograph the latest fashions for his magazine turns into a nightmare for Mike Strait when he uncovers a plot to assassinate a visiting industrialist.

S1 • E12

A Family Affair

A bomb goes off in a Paris salon, just as Mike is photographing the models.

S1 • E13

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's help.