The Avengers

Season 1, 1961 - Episode 9

Ashes Of Roses

by Peter Ling and Sheilagh Ward

Mendelssohn, a known arsonist, has been hired by the Beronnes to burn down their hairdressing salon for the insurance. Using Carol to gather evidence, Steed finds that the hairdressers will stop at nothing (including several murders) to achieve their aim. Steed's timely intervention prevents Carol from being the next victim of the firebomber.

Cast & crew * mug shots in sepia denote images sourced from other productions.

John Steed Patrick Macnee
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Olive Beronne Olga Lowe
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Jacques Beronne Mark Eden
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Johnny Mendelssohn Peter Zander
Dr David Keel Ian Hendry
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Carol Wilson Ingrid Hafner
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Denise Hedi Erich
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Jean
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Teleplay by Peter Ling
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and Sheilagh Ward
"The Avengers" Theme composed and played by Johnny Dankworth
Designed by Patrick Downing
Producer Leonard White
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Directed by Don Leaver
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