Man of the World

49min

Crime

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

Death of a Conference

1. Death of a Conference

49min

29th Sep 1962

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.

Masquerade in Spain

2. Masquerade in Spain

49min

6th Oct 1962

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.

Blaze of Glory

3. Blaze of Glory

49min

13th Oct 1962

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.

The Runaways

4. The Runaways

49min

20th Oct 1962

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.

The Frontier

5. The Frontier

49min

27th Oct 1962

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.

The Sentimental Agent

6. The Sentimental Agent

49min

3rd Nov 1962

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.

The Highland Story

7. The Highland Story

49min

10th Nov 1962

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.

Nature of Justice

8. Nature of Justice

49min

17th Nov 1962

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.

The Mindreader

9. The Mindreader

49min

24th Nov 1962

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.

Portrait of a Girl

10. Portrait of a Girl

49min

1st Dec 1962

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

Specialist for the Kill

11. Specialist for the Kill

49min

8th Dec 1962

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.

A Family Affair

12. A Family Affair

49min

15th Dec 1962

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

Shadow of the Wall

13. Shadow of the Wall

49min

22nd Dec 1962

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.

First air date

29th Sep 1962

Last air date

22nd Jun 1963

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks