THE AVENGERS; THE DEFINITIVE DOSSIER 1964

                      DISC 1

                  THE LITTLE WONDERS

                    MANDRAKE

                   TROJAN HORSE

             THE OUTSIDE IN MAN

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                               DISC2

                              THE CHARMERS

                           ESPRIT DE CORPS

                        LOBSTER QUADRILLE..

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Arguably one of the most original ‘spy’ series ever produced for television, ‘The Avengers’ is a stylish blend of espionage, fantasy and science fiction; it originally began transmission in January 1961, and soon became one of the most popular television series of all time, running for 161 episodes and reaching audiences in over 120 countries.

The main character of ‘The Avengers’ is John Steed, a quintessentially British secret agent, recognisable by his expensive suits, umbrella, steel-lined bowler hat and penchant for quaffing champagne at any opportunity. During the course of the series, Steed has six different partners; in the first season he recruits police surgeon Doctor David Keel, as together they avenge the murder of Keel’s fiancée. Shot on videotape in studio, this initial season is much darker and more serious than later ones, especially in the very early episodes, when the viewer is left unsure as to whether Steed is working for ‘our’ side or not…