UK, 7 October 1967
52m
35mm film, colour, 4:3
mono, English
Series: The Avengers (1961-1969) – series 6, episode 2
A British fantasy television episode written by Philip Levene and directed by Sidney Hayers.
Plot Summary
Sir Andrew Boyd, British delegate at a European peace conference, dreams of being run over and killed by a car, a dream which come tragically true. Steed and Mrs Peel are tasked with protecting his replacement, Lord Melford as he too is starting to have disturbing dreams.
Credits
* = uncredited
Crew
Directed by: Sidney Hayers
© MCMLXVII [1967] A.B.C. Television Films Limited
Associated British Corporation
Executive Producer: Julian Wintle
Produced by: Albert Fennell, Brian Clemens
Production Controller: Jack Greenwood
Production Manager: Geoffrey Haine
Teleplay by: Philip Levene
Assistant Director: Ron Carr
Continuity: Gladys Goldsmith
Director of Photography: Ernest Steward
Camera Operator: James Bawden
Lighting Cameraman: Gerald Gibbs *
Supervisory Electrician: Walter Thompson
Supervising Editor: Peter Tanner
Editor: Tony Palk
Music by: Laurie Johnson
Music Editor: Karen Heward
Recording Director: A.W. Lumkin
Sound Recordist: Ken Rawkins
Dubbing Mixer: Len Shilton
Sound Editor: Russ Hill
Principal Items of Mr Macnee’s Wardrobe Designed by: Pierre Cardin
Miss Rigg’s Costumes Designed by: Alun Hughes
Wardrobe: Gladys James
Make-up: Jim Hyde [real name: Jim Hydes]
Hairdressing: Hilda Fox
Production Designer: Robert Jones
Art Director: Len Townsend
Unit Managers: Richard Dalton, Laurie Greenwood
Stunt Arranger: Ray Austin
Casting Director: G.B. Walker
Cast
Patrick Macnee (John Steed)
Diana Rigg (Emma Peel)
Clifford Evans (Boyd)
William Lucas (Stapley)
Allan Cuthbertson (Lord Melford)
Marne Maitland (Becker)
Paul Dawkins (Dr Evans)
Michel Faure (Pavret)
Peter Thomas (Saunders)
William Lyon Brown (Dalby)
Terry Yorke (Haynes)
Terry Maidment (Jepson)
References
Books
- The Avengers Companion by Alain Carrazé & Jean-Luc Putheaud with Alex J. Geairns pp.74-75
- The Avengers Dossier: The Definitive Unauthorised Guide by Paul Cornell, Martin Day & Keith Topping pp.213-214
- Bowler Hats and Kinky Boots: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to The Avengers by Michael Richardson pp.233-235; 613-615
- The Complete Avengers by Dave Rogers pp.146-147
- The Ultimate Avengers by Dave Rogers pp.194-195
