Entered British films as a set decorator for THE INTELLIGENCE MEN (1965). Other set decorating credits include DROP DEAD DARLING / ARRIVEDERCI, BABY! (1966), DUFFY (1968), ALFRED THE GREAT and ANNE OF THE THOUSAND DAYS (both 1969), THERE'S A GIRL IN MY SOUP (1970), and SOFT BEDS, HARD BATTLES (1974). McLaughlin was art director for A DANDY IN ASPIC (1968).  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration (Color) 1964: BECKET - Set Decoration (w. Robert Cartwright)  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration 1969: ANNE OF THE THOUSAND DAYS - Set Decoration 2 nominations