UK, 6 November 1968
52m
35mm film, colour, 4:3
mono, English
Series: The Avengers (1961-1969) – series 6, episode 7
A British fantasy television episode written by Jeremy Burnham and directed by Charles Crichton.
Plot Summary
Dying agent Penman reveals that fellow agent Melville is a traitor and Steed replaces him on an investigation into the blackmailer Lord Edgefield. But none of Edgefield’s victims will give evidence and can barely remember what’s happened to them.
Credits
* = uncredited
Crew
Directed by: Charles Crichton
© MCMLXVIII [1968] A.B.C. Television Films Limited
Associated British Corporation
Produced by: Albert Fennell, Brian Clemens
Executive in Charge of Production: Gordon L.T. Scott
Production Controller: Jack Greenwood
Production Manager: Ron Fry
Teleplay by: Jeremy Burnham
Script Editor: Terry Nation
Assistant Director: Ted Lewis
2nd Unit Director: John Hough
Continuity: Lorna Selwyn
Director of Photography: Alan Hume
2nd Unit Photography: Gerald Gibbs
Camera Operator: Geoff Seaholme
Supervisory Electrician: Steve Birtles
Editor: Karen Heward
Post Production Co-ordinator: Ann Chegwidden
Music by: Laurie Johnson
Music Editor: Karen Heward
Recording Director: A.W. Lumkin
Sound Recordist: Cecil Mason
Dubbing Mixer: Len Abbott
Sound Editor: Bob Dearberg [real name: Robert C. Dearberg]
Patrick Macnee’s Suits Designed by: himself
Miss Thorson’s Costumes Designed by: Alun Hughes
Wardrobe: Felix Evans
Make-up: Jim Hydes
Hairdressing: Janice Dorman
Production Designer: Robert Jones
Associate Art Directors: Len Townsend, Kenneth Tait
Set Dresser: Simon Wakefield
Construction Manager: Herbert Worley
Unit Manager: Laurie Greenwood
Stunt Arranger: Joe Dunne
Casting Director: G.B. Walker
Made at Associated British Elstree Studios, England and on location
Cast
Patrick Macnee [John Steed]
Linda Thorson [Tara King]
John Bennett (Sykes)
Barry Warren (Melville)
Tony Steedman (Sir Joseph)
Patrick Newell (Mother)
William Job (Lord Edgefield)
Dan Meaden [Sloman]
Michael Lees [Plummer]
Simon Lack [Nesbitt]
Arthur Pentelow [Dr Grant]
Peter Jesson [Penman]
Rio Fanning [Lane]
John Atkinson [Brayshaw]
Larry Burns [Gould]
Jimmy Gardner [little man]
Terry Eliot [Amanda]
Rhonda Parker [Rhonda] *
References
Books
- The Avengers Companion by Alain Carrazé & Jean-Luc Putheaud with Alex J. Geairns pp.78-79
- The Avengers Dossier: The Definitive Unauthorised Guide by Paul Cornell, Martin Day & Keith Topping pp.241-243
- Bowler Hats and Kinky Boots: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to The Avengers by Michael Richardson pp.304-307; 661-664
- The Complete Avengers by Dave Rogers pp.171-172
- The Ultimate Avengers by Dave Rogers pp.232-233
