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The Avengers(1961)
77%
136 Votes
Overview
The Avengers is a British television series created in the 1960s. It initially focused on Dr. David Keel and his assistant John Steed. Hendry left after the first series and Steed became the main character, partnered with a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King. Later episodes increasingly incorporated elements of science fiction and fantasy, parody and British eccentricity.
Type: Scripted
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries:
United Kingdom
Networks:
Created By:
Production Companies:
Associated British Corporation
ABC Weekend Television
Top 2 Billed Cast
Patrick Macnee
John Steed
Linda Thorson
Tara King
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