The Avengers

1961–1969 · Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime · 6 seasons · ★ 7.8

Ended

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Synopsis of The Avengers

The Avengers is a British spy TV series created by Sydney Newman and broadcast on ITV. Its first episode, "Hot Snow," premiered on January 7, 1961 in the United Kingdom. The story centers on Dr. David Keel, played by Ian Hendry, who works alongside John Steed, the companion whose name gives the series its title. Both become caught up in espionage affairs that force them to move carefully and solve dangerous problems. Patrick Macnee plays Steed, a character the series places at the center of the action from the very beginning. The conflict arises from the risks surrounding these two men and the need to stay one step ahead of those who threaten the country.

«Mrs Peel, We're Needed!»

6seasons

161episodes

55 minper episode

7.8audience scoreTMDB · 158 votes

8.3IMDb rating9,928 votes

Seasons of The Avengers

Season 11961 · 26 ep. · ★ 5.8

Season 21962 · 26 ep. · ★ 6.7

Season 31963 · 26 ep. · ★ 7.4

Season 41965 · 26 ep. · ★ 6.4

Season 51967 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.0

Season 61968 · 33 ep. · ★ 6.3

Cast by The Avengers

Patrick MacneeJohn Steed161 episodes

Honor BlackmanCatherine Gale52 episodes

Diana RiggEmma Peel51 episodes

Linda ThorsonTara King33 episodes

Ian HendryDr. David Keel26 episodes

Patrick NewellSir George Collins22 episodes

Edwin RichfieldBarlow6 episodes

Julie StevensVenus Smith6 episodes

Philip MadocIvan5 episodes

Robert JamesJenkins5 episodes

John SharpJupp4 episodes

Allan CuthbertsonLord Melford4 episodes

Michael RobbinsHenry Farrow4 episodes

Judy ParfittVesta4 episodes

Garfield MorganSexton4 episodes

John BaileyRalph Bleech4 episodes

Frank MaherFarmer4 episodes

John HollisMarkel4 episodes

Peter J. ElliottGuest4 episodes

Norman ChappellForbes4 episodes

Peter BowlesEzdorf4 episodes

Neil McCarthyCarl4 episodes

John LaurieJuniper4 episodes

Julian GloverAndrei Vogel4 episodes

Valentino MusettiAli4 episodes

Gerald SimKenneth4 episodes

Gerald HarperColonel Corf3 episodes

Tenniel EvansDr. Hurst3 episodes

Alister WilliamsonTom3 episodes

T. P. McKennaGrant3 episodes

Tom AdamsGrenville3 episodes

Gary WatsonKendrick3 episodes

Ronald RaddShaffer3 episodes

Roy KinnearHappychap3 episodes

Peter JeffreyBristow3 episodes

Richard LeechCol. Drew3 episodes

Peter ArneCosmo Gallion3 episodes

Bruno BarnabeFarrar3 episodes

Hamilton DyceCamrose3 episodes

John StoneVictor Forsythe3 episodes

Technical Details

Created by: Sydney Newman
Address: Don Leaver, Peter Hammond, Kim Mills, Sidney Hayers, Roy Ward Baker
Production companies: Associated British Picture Corporation, Associated British Corporation, ABC Weekend Television
Network or Platform: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: English
Premiere: January 7, 1961
Last Episode: May 21, 1969 (6x33)
Status: Ended
Type: Fiction
Awards: Nominated for 4 Emmy Awards; 1 win and 5 nominations in total.
Links: IMDb · TMDB

Trivia about The Avengers

Sydney Newman, who would later push for the creation of Doctor Who for the BBC, never appeared on screen as the creator of The Avengers. He explained that during his time at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, such credits were not given.

The show's cars became almost as famous as its actors, and Emma Peel drove a Lotus Elan convertible in her episodes.

When Diana Rigg joined the series in 1965, Laurie Johnson composed a new theme based on a track previously released on an LP called The Shake.

In 2011, for the series' 50 anniversary, Howard Blake's nearly complete scores were released on a double CD, including the Johnson themes.

Between 1971 and 1973, Springbok Radio, the English-language station of South Africa's SABC, broadcast a radio series based on the TV series.

Diana Rigg demanded a pay raise during the show's first season after finding out that the cameraman was earning more than she was. The producers agreed to avoid her leaving, helped by the series' popularity in the United States.

The episode "A Touch of Brimstone" drew objections from American censors over its depiction of the Hellfire Club and Emma Peel's outfit, as well as a scene in which she is attacked with a whip.

ABC canceled the series in 1969 after a sharp ratings drop when it was scheduled against "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," although it continued to perform well in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)

Trailer for The Avengers

Where to Watch The Avengers

It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.

Cast of The Avengers in other movies and series

Honor BlackmanCatherine Gale

Diana RiggEmma Peel

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Avengers have?

The Avengers has 6 seasons and 161 episodes in total.

¿Dónde ver The Avengers?

Ahora mismo The Avengers no está en las principales plataformas de streaming por suscripción (la oferta puede variar según el país). Se emitió originalmente en ITV1.

Has The Avengers ended?

Yes. The Avengers ended, and its final episode aired on May 21, 1969.

Who's in The Avengers?

The main cast includes Patrick Macnee (John Steed), Honor Blackman (Catherine Gale), Diana Rigg (Emma Peel) and Linda Thorson (Tara King).

Who created The Avengers?

The Avengers was created by Sydney Newman.

How long does it take to watch The Avengers from start to finish?

With episodes of about 55 minutes, watching all 161 episodes takes approximately 148 hours.

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