School for Traitors
School for Traitors is the twentieth episode of the second series of the 1960s cult British spy-fi television series The Avengers, starring Patrick Macnee and Julie Stevens. It originally aired on ABC on 10 February 1963. The episode was directed by Jonathan Alwyn and written by James Mitchell.[1]
| "School for Traitors" | |
|---|---|
| The Avengers episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 20 |
| Directed by | Jonathan Alwyn |
| Written by | James Mitchell |
| Produced by | John Bryce |
| Featured music | Laurie Johnson John Dankworth (theme) |
| Production code | 2-20 |
| Original air date | 10 February 1963 |
| Guest appearance(s) | |
Plot
During a spate of suicides at a university, a burglar seeks a note to Venus. Steed uncovers a sinister plot to blackmail students into espionage activities.[2]
Music
Julie Stevens sings Put On a Happy Face with lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse from Bye Bye Birdie, and Yellow Bird by Alan and Marilyn Bergman
Cast
- Patrick Macnee as John Steed
- Julie Stevens as Venus Smith
- Melissa Stribling as Claire Summers
- Anthony Nicholls as Dr. Shanklin
- John Standing as Ted East
- Richard Thorp as Jack Roberts
- Reginald Marsh as Higby
- Frank Shelley as Professor Aubyn
- Frederick Farley as One Seven
- Terence Woodfield as Green
- Ronald Mayer as Proctor
- Jane Butlin as Barmaid
References
- Rogers, Dave (25 April 1983). The Avengers. ITV Books in association with Michael Joseph. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- "School for Traitors". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
External links
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