The Winged Avenger 

Several businessmen have been killed, the murderer having apparently clawed them to death so that the initial suspect is an author who owns a bird of prey and had a grudge against a victim ... See full summary »

Directors:

Peter Duffell, Gordon Flemyng

Writer:

Richard Harris (teleplay)

Stars:

Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Nigel Green

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Patrick Macnee	...	John Steed
Diana Rigg	...	Emma Peel
Nigel Green	...	Sir Lexius Cray
Jack MacGowran	...	Professor Poole
Neil Hallett	...	Arnie Packer
Colin Jeavons	...	Stanton
Roy Patrick	...	Julian
John Garrie	...	Tay-Ling
Donald Pickering	...	Peter Roberts
William Fox	...	Simon Roberts
A.J. Brown	...	Dawson
Hilary Wontner	...	Dumayn
John Crocker	...	Fothers
Ann Sidney	...	Gerda (as Ann Sydney)

Storyline

Several businessmen have been killed, the murderer having apparently clawed them to death so that the initial suspect is an author who owns a bird of prey and had a grudge against a victim who ran a publishing house. However, the discovery of a comic called 'The Winged Avenger' featuring a super-hero is found by the latest victim. And could the invention of Professor Poole, boots that allow the wearer to climb walls and scale ceilings, be involved?

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Plot Keywords:

classic episode | sexual tension | climbing | eagle | boots | 

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Mystery | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The climactic fight scene concludes with an homage to the Batman (1966) TV series, with music similar to that used in the credits and "sound effects" written in the same style - quite in keeping with the comic book theme of this episode.

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Goofs

The Winged Avenger climbs various different buildings to get at his victims, but the outside of each building is exactly the same set.

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Quotes

John Steed: Now someone, or something got from here to there without being detected. Now there must be an explanation and I intend finding it!
Emma Peel: With a shoebox?
John Steed: They laughed at Edison.
Emma Peel: Only when he was serious...

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Connections

Spoofs Batman (1966)

User Reviews

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 February 1967 (USA)

Filming Locations:

High Sheldon, Sheldon Avenue, Highgate, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

ABC Weekend Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1