The Tale of the Big Why (2 Feb. 1979)

Bert Brandon is released from jail and several parties, including the New Avengers, follow him to get their hands on the information he has been keeping secret, whatever it may be.

Director:

Robert Fuest

Writer:

Brian Clemens

Stars:

Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt, Joanna Lumley

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Patrick Macnee	...	John Steed
Gareth Hunt	...	Mike Gambit
Joanna Lumley	...	Purdey
Derek Waring	...	George Harmer
Jenny Runacre	...	Irene Brandon
George A. Cooper	...	Burt Brandon
Roy Marsden	...	Frank Turner
Gary Waldhorn	...	Roach
Rowland Davies	...	Poole
Geoffrey Toone	...	Minister
Maev Alexander	...	Mrs. Frank Turner (as Maeve Alexander)

Storyline

Bert Brandon is released from jail and several parties, including the New Avengers, follow him to get their hands on the information he has been keeping secret, whatever it may be.

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Plot Keywords:

negotiation | box | tied up | gravel | treasure | 

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Genres:

Action | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 February 1979 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Avengers Enterprises, The, TV Productions, IDTV Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Poole: [Roach & Poole have completely taken apart Brandon's car]
[laughs]
Poole: Nothing! Nothing at all!.
Poole: [another chortle] What'll we do now? Put it all together again?
[Roach slaps Poole across the face]

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