Shirley’s World

1 9 7 1 – 1 9 7 2 (UK)
17 x 30 minute episodes

Shirley Logan (Shirley MacLaine) was a globe-trotting photojournalist for London-based World Illustrated magazine. Dennis Croft (John Gregson) was her editor.

The indomitable and highly resourceful Shirley met more than her share of high drama and intrigue – meeting would-be Soviet defectors, interviewing film stars and even becoming a circus clown – with a few hilarious moments along the way

A slick production with some impressive location scenery courtesy of extensive location work from England to Asia and a good support cast helped her along.

Shirley’s World was Maclaine’s only venture into the television series format.

A truly international ITC show, the special guests featured a number of favourites, including Brian Blessed, Ron Moody, Dandy Nichols, Stuart Damon, Joss Ackland, Cyril Cusack and Bert Kwouk.

Apparently, Shirley MacLaine and her British crew developed a mutual loathing of each other during the making of this series. All were mutually happy when it was cancelled.