UK, France, Canada 1Only the last four episodes were co-produced by a Canadian company, 17 October 1976-17 December 1977 2Dates given are for the original broadcast in the Midlands ITV region
2 series, 26 episodes, average 50m each
35mm film, colour, 4:3
mono, English
A British/French spy series with many science fiction elements. It re-introduced the character of British secret agent John Steed (played again by Patrick Macnee), first seen in The Avengers (1961-1969).
Premise
British special agent John Steed continues his fight against enemies of the state and their insane plans, accompanied now by two new young agents – Mike Gambit and Purdey.
Episodes
Series One
The Eagle's Nest (17 October 1976)
The Midas Touch (24 October 1976)
Cat Amongst the Pigeons (1 November 1976)
Target! (7 November 1976)
To Catch a Rat (14 November 1976)
House of Cards (21 November 1976)
The Last of the Cybernauts…?? (28 November 1976)
Three Handed Game (5 December 1976)
Sleeper (12 December 1976)
Dirtier by the Dozen (19 December 1976)
Faces (6 March 1977)
Gnaws (13 March 1977)
The Tale of the Big Why (27 March 1977)
Series Two
Dead Men Are Dangerous (9 September 1977)
Angels of Death (16 September 1977)
Medium Rare (23 September 1977)
The Lion and the Unicorn (30 September 1977)
Obsession (7 October 1977)
Trap (14 October 1977)
Hostage (21 October 1977)
K is for Kill Part One: The Tiger Awakes (28 October 1977)
K is for Kill Part Two: Tiger by the Tail (4 November 1977)
Complex (11 November 1977)
The Gladiators (18 November 1977)
Forward Base (25 November 1977)
Emily (17 December 1977)
Alternative Titles
Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir – French title
Mit Schirm, Charme und Melone – West German title
The New Avengers in Canada – Canadian second series title
Los nuevos vengadores – Spanish title
Terugkeer van de wrekers – Dutch title
Links
Sequel to
The Avengers (1961-1969)
See also
The Avengers (1998)
