• title card: white all caps text reading ‘THE GIRL FROM AUNTIE’ outlined in black and superimposed on the front wheel of the fallen bicycle, and the knitting that has fallen out of the basket
  • Georgie, dressed as Mrs. Peel, turns to speak to Steed
  • Auntie’s receptionist draws a Luger pistol when she hears Steed outside the door
  • The old lady viciously lunges towards the camera (and Georgie) with her knitting needle
  • Steed, in evening wear, finds the Mona Lisa amongst Auntie’s stolen goods
  • Mrs. Peel is singularly unimpressed with being locked in a cage wearing a bodystocking and a few feathers, Auntie gloats from behind the cage
  • Steed knocks Auntie out by smashing the Mona Lisa over his head, destroying the priceless painting
  • Emma drives while Steed is squeezed into the back of the tiny Messerschmidt car

Series 4 — Episode 17
The Girl From Auntie

by Roger Marshall
Directed by Roy Baker

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Production No E.64.10.18
Production completed: October 26 1965. First transmission: January 18 1966.

Crew

Teleplay by Roger Marshall regularThe ProfessionalsThe Sweeney
All characters and events in this Teleplay are fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely co-incidental.
Directed by Roy Baker regularThe ChampionsThe SaintDepartment SRandall and HopkirkJason King
Produced by Julian Wintle regular
In Charge of Production Albert Fennell regularThe Professionals
Music by Laurie Johnson regularThe ProfessionalsJason King
Associate Producer Brian Clemens regularDanger ManThe ChampionsThe ProfessionalsAdam Adamant
Photography Lionel Banes regularThe Saint (billed as Lionel Banes B.S.C.)
Art Director Harry Pottle regular007Carry On..
Film Editor Lionel Selwyn regular
Production Manager Geoffrey Haine regularThe Champions
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Diana Rigg’s wardrobe designed by John Bates regular
and her shoes by Edward Rayne regular
Fashion Consultant Anne Trehearne regular
Assistant Director Frank Hollands regularThe SaintUFO
Camera Operator Godfrey Godar regularCarry On..
Casting Director G.B. Walker regularThe Saint
Continuity June Randall regular007The Saint
Make-up George Blackler regularThe SaintCarry On..
Hairdresser Pearl Orton regularCarry On..
Wardrobe Jackie Jackson regular
Sound Editor Lionel Selwyn regular
Sound Recording Simon Kaye regular007Indiana Jones
Dubbing Mixer Len Abbott regularThe ChampionsThe SaintDepartment S
Recording Director A.W. Lumkin regularThe Saint
Stunt Arranger Ray Austin regularThe ProfessionalsThe SaintRandall and HopkirkThe ChampionsDepartment SSpace 1999
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