Synopsis
Recreations of the comic strip adventures of Steed and Mrs Peel which appeared in Diana magazine in 1966 and 1967.
2.1 Playtime is Over by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky
Steed gets toyed with, Emma has an admirer.
A series of impossible robberies have plagued London. Called in to investigate, Steed and Peel find themselves up against some very deadly children. Or do they?
2.2 The Antagoniser by Paul Morris and Simon Barnard
Steed catches a bite, Emma is a little cowed.
Several noted scientists have died in unusual circumstances, and Steed and Peel find themselves up against a deadly weapon. But who is behind it? Does an old TV broadcast hold the answer?
2.3 The Mad Hatter by Matt Fitton
Steed charms a princess, Emma buys a hat.
When Princess Helga of Varania comes to England, all the nation is charmed. Well, nearly all. A dastardly assassination plot is being prepared and only Steed and Peel can stop it. Who wants to be a milliner?
2.4 The Secret Six by John Dorney
Steed hits a boundary, Emma shall go to the ball.
When an invitation to a fancy dress party leads to murder, Steed and Peel face the fight of their lives. The world’s six deadliest criminals want them dead - and will stop at nothing to make sure of it!
Cast
- Julian Wadham (John Steed)
- Olivia Poulet (Emma Peel)
- George Asprey (Nick the Knifeman / Karloff)
- John Banks (Teddy / Taxi Driver)
- Anita Booth (Ma the Mink / Olga)
- Paul Chahidi (Mad Hatter / Driver / Policeman)
- Richard Earl (Dr Verbatim / Fairground Worker)
- Michael Keane (Jorgo)
- Paul Kemp (Partridge / Porter)
- Michael Lumsden (Gruber / Klein / Window Cleaner / Agent)
- Terry Molloy (Inspector Corduroy)
- Lizzie Roper (Black Heart / Miss Fellowes)
- Maggie Service (Princess Helga / Assistant)
- Kiruna Stamell (Girlie)
- Jonathan Tafler (Ice-cold Alex / Lord Tweezle)
- Ramon Tikaram (Security Guard)
- John Voce (Tom Bowler)
- Eve Webster (Parrot / Elaine Veer / Nurse / Matron)
- Andrew Wincott (Tiny Tony / Lord Beauville)
- Ozzie Yue (Chang-Tu)
- Product Format: 4-disc CD (slipcover box set)
- Number of Discs: 4
- Duration: 240 minutes
