A forum for fans of The Avengers and The New Avengers television show (1961-9, 1976-7)
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Agreed! And see the pain on her face when she delivers the line! Why wasn't it cut?Frankymole wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:05 pm "It also drove Programme Controller for ABC, Brian Tesler, bonkers as he hated science fiction."
It drives me crazy too when Emma insists there are "areas of vegetation" on the moon!
She's supposed to be a scientist FFS.
A fold in an eyelid, brushed with fear
13 April 2024
Two’s a Crowd is revised in the new format, with quotations and footnotes added along with extra trivia and production information. An enjoyable comedic episode with the regulation over the top performance from Warren Mitchell and a great ensemble cast. It looks like Patrick Macnee wanted to get into Maria Machado's ensemble, he can't keep his eyes off her!
We found you hiding, we found you lying, choking on the dirt and sand
25 April 2024
Silent Dust is a quirky cautionary tale of environmental destruction and personal greed which also takes a dig at the evil of blood sports along the way. It's now revised in the new format, with quotations and footnotes added along with extra trivia and production information.
In your room, where time stands still
5 May 2024
The Cold War spies kidnapping scientists story, Room without a View is revised in the new format, with quotations and footnotes added along with extra trivia and production information.
I've also changed pages with image carousels to use webp thumbnails for faster loading so the site is now buttery smooth and fast!
Hiding out in treetops, shouting out rude names
12 May 2024
It may be Mother's Day in Australia but I'm spending it with Steed and Mrs. Peel - Small Game for Big Hunters, a ripping tale of post-Colonial Africa under threat from racist old Tories (paging Mr Sunak!), is revised in the new format, with quotations and footnotes added along with extra trivia and production information.
They smile in your face, all the time they want to take your place
17 May 2024
Another helping hand from Phil Ellis, identifying background actors for The New Avengers across most of series 1 and three from series 2.
Come on Auntie, we'll miss the bus!
19 May 2024
That delightfully madcap comedy romp, The Girl from Auntie is revised in the new format, with quotations and footnotes added along with extra trivia and production information. I've even identified another one of the extras, and added a new one!