The Avengers

[Rob McCow]

They're probably even more defective if they've all been laid out on the carpet as shown in that photo. That's no way to treat DVDs!

[Milky Tears]

The exclusive bonus disc has destroyed everything!

[Dino]

HAPPY 50TH BRITHDAY THE AVENGERS!!!

Maybe I should have made a thread about it, but I just wanted to say happy birthday to the show.

BBC Four repeats? Not holding breath...
I admit, I don't know as much about the show as I do about Doctor Who.
But I realise it was a wonderful show and it's progression from gritty crime drama to... whatever it became is one of TV's most interesting series!

[Mab]

Isn't this the one where they don't have subtitles, but bizarrely, the earlier DVD releases do? If so, I think I may have to look for the older DVDs....

[Perry Vale]

For those that might not click on the bargains thread, The Hut have the complete 50th anniversary box set for £59.95 as of this evening. Not sure if it's a mis-price, but worth a punt at that price if you haven't already got it/them.

[SiHart]

Anyone interested in an Avengers screening in London in November?

http://www.barbican.org.uk/film/even...l.asp?ID=12825

[Nyder]

Yes :-)

[SiHart]

I bought some tickets this morning, so we'll see you there

[Nyder]

I'm in the front row - hopefully loads of legroom!

[SiHart]

We're somewhere in the middle.

[Perry Vale]

A quick heads up that Honor Blackman is the special guest on the Robert Elms show today (12.00-3.00) on BBC Radio London 94.9.

[SiHart]

We watched Wish You Were Here tonight- classy Tara episode that one- nice mix of menace and slapstick.

[SiHart]

We've reached The Man With Two Shadows- early in season 3. There's a real confidence about this season so far- all the episodes have been really good, as if they finally know what they're doing and what it's all about. It certainly feels more settled than season 2 where there was a feeling of them finding their feet. This season feels like The Avengers.

[Rob McCow]

Almost... The Man With Two Shadows was rather brutal! And there's a certain scene half-way through that's never quite resolved, leaving the viewer in some doubt as to what actually happened. It's quite disturbing.

[Nyder]

I do like the relationship between Steed & Cathy Gale. It's far more "spikey" than either Emma or Tara, with Steed often resorting to underhand tactics in order to get Mrs Gale involved!

[SiHart]

I like the fact that she's not afraid to cross Steed and tell him when she thinks he's wrong (which seems to be quite a lot of the time!). She really is a great character and you can see Honor enjoying herself greatly doing it.

[Nyder]

and what exactly did Steed whisper to Mrs Gale at the end? I bet it wasn't broadcastable!

[Ralph]

I've been watching S6 which I found rather dull though it's really picked in the second half - I'm remembering why I enjoyed S4 and 5. Up to "Pandora" so far

[Rob McCow]

I've found the Tara King ones to be a little patchy, but with enough gems to keep us interested. They're not as effortless as some of the Diana Rigg ones but they're certainly not a write-off.

[Nyder]

Some of the first crop of Tara stories are really quite good, like All Done With Mirrors & Game.

[SiHart]

And ...Look (Stop me if you've heard this one) but there were these two fellows...

I have to say I've found the Tara ones are far better than I remembered this time round. When they were good, they were fabulous!

[SiHart]

Don't Look Behind You- an excellent bit of television. Tense and scary! And far better than its remake, The Joker.

[Nyder]

There was something about the innovative sets in the Blackman era that made some of the stories very eerie. Glad you're enjoying Season 3!

[SiHart]

Really enjoyed The Grandeur That Was Rome this evening. Great script, loved the slow build up and a good old fashioned eccentric diabolical mastermind! Loving Season 3 so far.

[Ralph]

I'll need to give S3 a try - I went straight to 4,5 and 6 - not surprising I suppose I think it takes a bit of patience...