The Avengers tv series follows the adventures of suave and quirky British spy John Steed and his partners, many of them lovely ladies. The adventures often border on the strange and science fiction.
Table of Contents
Broadcast History
Related Pages
Network: Thames Television
Broadcast: 1961-1969
We don’t have a broadcast history for this show yet.
Episode Guide
Interviews
Collectibles & Memorabilia
Shop
Cast
| Actor | Character(s) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Macnee | … | John Steed | |
| Diana Rigg | … | Emma Peel | |
| Linda Thorson | … | Tara King |
Regulars & Guest Stars
| Actor | Character(s) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Hendry | … | Dr. David Keel | |
| Patrick Newell | … | Mother / Sir George Collings / Smallwood | |
| Ingrid Hafner | … | Carol Wilson |
Theme Song / Opening Credits
Episodes
There were 7 seasons and 161 episodes of The Avengers tv series. We have not completed an episode guide for this show yet.
Trivia
Diana Rigg found out a cameraman was making more money than she was so she demanded a raise to put her salary close to her co-star’s. Thanks to the popularity of the show in the US, she received it.
Emma Peel was the first character on television to do Kung Fu.
The name “Emma Peel” was a play on the British film industry expression “M-appeal”, meaning “man-appeal”. That’s exactly what they were looking for in the Emma Peel character.
Emma Peel was the first character on television to do Kung Fu.
The name “Emma Peel” was a play on the British film industry expression “M-appeal”, meaning “man-appeal”. That’s exactly what they were looking for in the Emma Peel character.
Quotes
John Steed: Mrs. Peel, we’re needed.
Websites
The Avengers Forever (Fan Site)
The Avengers Artland (Fan Site)
Photo Gallery
Merchandise
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