Hostage 

Purdey is kidnapped and Steed is given instructions to copy some top secret documents in order to get her back. Unable to tell anyone what he's doing, the Ministry begins to suspect Steed ... See full summary »

Director:

Sidney Hayers

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
William Franklyn	...	McKay
Simon Oates	...	Spelman
Michael Culver	...	Walters
Anna Palk	...	Suzy
Barry Stanton	...	Packer
Richard Ireson	...	Vernon
George Lane Cooper	...	Marvin (as George Lane-Cooper)

Storyline

Purdey is kidnapped and Steed is given instructions to copy some top secret documents in order to get her back. Unable to tell anyone what he's doing, the Ministry begins to suspect Steed has switched sides and Gambit is ordered to follow him.

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Plot Keywords:

secret document | gagged with an apple | frame up | kidnapping | bound and gagged | 

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Genres:

Action | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The character of Steed seldom used a gun, a character trait developed largely due to 'Patrick McNee''s dislike of them due to his combat experiences with the Royal Navy during World War 2. However he does occasionally employ them and kills 2 men with a handgun during this eps final shootout and 'Dead men are dangerous'

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Goofs

Crewmember visible in reflection on Telephone Box as Steed goes to answer it the first time.

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Quotes

John Steed: [Purdey has got an apple stuffed in her mouth to gag her] Last time I saw something like that was at the Savoy grill. Quite delicious.

User Reviews

A Non Avengers episode but try it...

Boring, if you expect for an AVENGERS atmosphere experiment. This is pure espionage, not badly done, not at all, and I would say unusual for the series, but it could have fit for any other episodeof a common espionage show. Something remains inetresting though, it's some kind of rivalry, misunderstanding, feud, between Steed and Gambit around Purdey.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 December 1978 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Avengers Enterprises, TV Productions, IDTV Production

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1