The Other Side of the World

Catflap Media and The Jungle Room in association with Snackbytes present 'The Other Side of the World' by Jonathan Williamson

1958, fresh from reporting around the world, Alan Whicker takes his first trepidatious step into the world of television instantly finding himself at home when the cameras roll. To Alan’s immense relief and happiness the producers like his natural, amiable style and he becomes BBC Tonight’s roving reporter.
But never one to stand still, Alan has an idea for a series of stories about social issues, reporting from the other side of the world. A 30,000-mile world trip, crossing five continents filming more than forty different reports.
But he’s proposing to do something never done before. It will be just himself and a two-man crew and Alan will direct, write, and front the pieces. All the rushes flown back to London for film editor Jack Gold to shape into stories for the nightly show.
Soon Alan, cameraman Cyril Moorhead and sound recordist Freddie Downton set out around the world. Going longer, faster and further than any other crew has done before. Alan pushes his tiny crew to the limit as they race around the world at break-neck speed. Has Alan bitten off more than he can chew?
Returning to England Alan and his shattered crew find their efforts have been worthwhile and Alan’s reports have gone down a storm. Tonight’s producer, Donald Baverstock has the idea to turn these reports into stand-alone programmes. A show that will be the making of Alan Whicker and define his unique style to the British public. But no one can think of a name for the series!