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More than any other series, THE AVENGERS typified the Swinging Sixties - beginning in 1961 with Patrick Macnee starring with Ian Hendry in a grainy, realistic spy thriller, and ending in 1969 with Macnee and the glamorous Linda Thorson blasting off into space in a surreal episode appropriately entitled 'Bizarre'. Meanwhile we had seen the memorable Honor Blackman and Diana Rigg in roles unusually progressive for British television.
THE NEW AVENGERS in the mid-seventies reflected changing times but retained the essence of the show - as Macnee returned to play alongside another strong, independent heroine in the form of Joanna Lumley's Purdey. And then there was the film...
THE AVENGERS DOSSIER is a uniquely comprehensive yet humorous survey of all the show's incarnations. As well as a remarkably detailed episode guide to both series - even covering the kinkiness factor and champagne count in both - this volume gives behind the scenes insights and revelations about every aspect of the programme. The film and its production are examined, and critical essays look at the history behind the cult.
Martin Day
Martin Day has written eighteen novels, audiobooks and non-fiction titles, usually concerning television in general or Doctor Who in particular. He is a regular writer on BBC1's Doctors, having previously worked on Channel 5's Family Affairs and been lead writer on CBBC's Crisis Control. He has also written plays, comic strips, short stories and journalism, and currently has a film in development in the USA. His hobbies include kendo, kickboxing, roleplaying games, and standing as an unsuccessful candidate in local elections.
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