Episode 153: Tara King Era
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Other Viewpoints |
Le visage
Urlaub auf Raten
Amnesia
Mantente en Sintonía
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Production completed: 13 December 1968
UK Premiere (London, Season 7): 26 February 1969
US Premiere (New York, Season 4): 24 February 1969
Steed is all set to leave on three
weeks holiday. As he exits his flat, Tara arrives asking how his vacation was. Three weeks
had vanished from Steed's mind! As Tara helps him pursue a few tenuous clues, she uncovers
a plot to kill Mother.
IMHO |
On the strength of Patrick Macnee's memorable performance, as well as a number of uniquely moody, atmospheric sequences, this one emerges as one of the better Tara King episodes.
Trivia |
In Doctor Who circles Roger Delgado (Kreer) is known as the original "Master" and he plays a very similar character here (which may have gotten him the role as the Master in 1971). Anyway, there was a Doctor Who novel titled First Frontier by David McIntee which was set in the late 50's and dealt with an alien invasion of the U.S., and helping the aliens was the Master who was disguised as one Colonel Kreer! (contributed by Mark H. Stevens)
Kate O'Mara (Lisa) played the evil Madame Gerda in the short-lived stage play of The Avengers. Her costume was a black PVC catsuit—she complained that she could not sit down it it, and that it also creaked.
*This unofficial subtitle is by Yours Truly.
Best Scene |
Steed is followed down the street by an invisible whistling man—effectively eerie.
Essential Reading |
- Mrs. Peel... We're Needed by Piers Johnson