Lobster Quadrille

Lobster Quadrille is the twenty-sixth episode of the third series of the 1960s cult British spy-fi television series The Avengers, starring Patrick Macnee and Honor Blackman. It originally aired on ABC on 21 March 1964. The episode was directed by Kim Mills and written by Richard Lucas.[1]

"Lobster Quadrille"
The Avengers episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 26
Directed byKim Mills
Written byRichard Lucas
Produced byJohn Bryce
Featured musicLaurie Johnson
John Dankworth (theme)
Production code3-26
Original air date21 March 1964 (1964-03-21)
Guest appearance(s)

Plot

Steed and Cathy investigate an illegal drug smuggling operation.[2]

Cast

Episode notes

  • The story is notable for a number of lasts;
  • This is Honor Blackman's last episode and the final appearance of Cathy Gale. Blackman's forthcoming appearance in the Bond film Goldfinger, is alluded when Cathy remarks to Steed she is going 'Pussyfooting'.
  • This is the final episode in the series to be recorded on videotape. From series 4โ€“6 and continuing into The New Avengers, The Avengers would be recorded on film.
  • Lobster Quadrille would be the last time a composition of the original Avengers theme, composed by Johnny Dankworth would be used. Laurie Johnson composed a new theme tune for series 4 and onwards. Johnson would remain as primary composer for the sequel series, The New Avengers.

See also

References

  1. Rogers, Dave (25 April 1983). The Avengers. ITV Books in association with Michael Joseph. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  2. "Lobster Quadrille". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
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