The Avengers International Fan Forum

LAUGH IN was also scheduled against HERE'S LUCY. One episode of Laugh In ended (must have been the first season) with Arte Johnson's German ending his speech with "Goodnight Lucy, Goodnight Avengers"

Sock it to me had Carne being socked with either a giant boxing glove or water. It was a very topical sketch show, with a good cast and fantastic list of guest stars (and guest star cameos). BBC2 used to screen it and our family used to like watching it. Watching it now the only stuff that is unfunn...

It has been reported that director Robert Fuest has died. He was a production designer on 10 of the VT episodes, and directed 7 of the Tara King series, returning to direct 2 of the New Avengers. His other work includes the two cult Dr Phibes movies, plus films such as The Devils Rain, Final Program...

Currently watching WHOOPS BAGHDAD starring Frankie Howerd. A very good performance from Takeover's Hilary Pritchard - but was shocked to find she died in 1996. Are there any bios/info about her?

Avengers guest star Philip Madoc has died of natural causes, aged 77. He guest starred in "The Decapod", "Six Hands Across a Table", "Death of a Batman" and the filmed episodes "Correct Way to Kill" and "My Wildest Dream" He also appeared in Space 19...

I wonder if she feels slightly guilty about ignoring the 50th anniversary event last year

That's right, she was called 69 in Forget me Knot. Are the numbers on her wall somewhere, can't really recall.

Didn't I read there's a "69" there somewhere (cough cough) in her flat

Maybe, but it looks very strange. Too authentic perhaps. The likes of Edward the Seventh and Upstairs Downstairs never had make up like that on the upper class ladies.

Just saw a clip from Mrs Bradley Mysteries - can't believe the OTT makeup on Diana. Looks ridiculous.