The Avengers + intro

The Avengers was a British espionage television series that aired from 7 January 1961 to 21 April 1969. It initially focused on David Keel (Ian Hendry), aided by John Steed (Patrick Macnee). Ian Hendry left after the first series; Steed then became the main character, partnered with a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish, and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson). Dresses and suits for the series were made by Pierre Cardin.

We will be screening two classic episodes - each lasting 1 hour, with a short intermission and discussion in between led by Jude Montague and David Valentine.

Part of our second TV Festival bringing small screen classics to the big screen in an annual celebration of John Logie Baird whose experiments in early television technology took place right here in Hastings over 100 years ago giving the town the moniker, the Birthplace of Television.

With thanks to the BFI National Archive for this annual festival of communal TV watching, discussion and reminiscence.  Please note that the rare nature of this screening means we will be screening from BFI archives and original tapes which have not been remastered for home video or iPlayer releases and may not meet modern qualilty standards - but could be more rough and ready!

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