"Diana Rigg won't talk about The Avengers"

MRotten · Post by **MRotten** » Sun May 15, 2011 11:33 pm

denis wrote:For me, Diana Rigg is Mrs Peel; that's all. In France, she is only known for that part (and the James Bond film).

Most of the public knows her for The Avengers and little else. Doing plays in England is fine for people who can see her, but that leaves a large part of the population out. Television is a tremendously powerful medium, as many performers have discovered. It's difficult to shake a TV character, especially one as iconic as Mrs. Peel. Combine that with the 1960s as a cultural wonderland, it's no surprise it is revisited as often as it is. There has not been a decade since that has had the lasting impact and appeal of the '60s. No other decade even comes close.

mousemeat · Post by **mousemeat** » Mon May 16, 2011 10:30 pm

MRotten wrote:
denis wrote:For me, Diana Rigg is Mrs Peel; that's all. In France, she is only known for that part (and the James Bond film).
Most of the public knows her for The Avengers and little else. Doing plays in England is fine for people who can see her, but that leaves a large part of the population out. Television is a tremendously powerful medium, as many performers have discovered. It's difficult to shake a TV character, especially one as iconic as Mrs. Peel. Combine that with the 1960s as a cultural wonderland, it's no surprise it is revisited as often as it is. There has not been a decade since that has had the lasting impact and appeal of the '60s. No other decade even comes close.

the pros and cons of being 'typecasted'...

Gracie · Post by **Gracie** » Sun May 22, 2011 4:51 am

Well, if you were say 50 and had been fairly successful but someone kept wanting to talk about high school constantly, you might be polite about it but after a while, wouldn't you wish to talk about something else?

Whiskers · Post by **Whiskers** » Sun May 22, 2011 9:09 pm

From today's Sunday Express - Avengers mention near end.

http://www.express.co.uk/poFRom todaaaa ... n-unstoned

bunny · Post by **bunny** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:17 pm

Met her on Saturday at the theatre and she was lovely, even got an Avengers photo signed by her.
If anyone is interested (and I'm sure you are!) she is attending The Entertainment Media Show at Olympia 2 London, October 1st Saturday only, I expect I might see a few of you!

Dandy Forsdyke · Post by **Dandy Forsdyke** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:45 pm

Good to hear a positive story about Diana Rigg and The Avengers. Thanks.

Read this on Roobarb's:

Dame Diana Rigg is appearing at the Entertainment Media Show in London on October 1st. She is signing items from her full career - including Avengers and Bond photos.

Big Bear · Post by **Big Bear** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:21 pm

Blimey, never thought I would see that happen!

Frankymole · Post by **Frankymole** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:32 am

If I went, I'd only take my copy of "The Mrs Bradley Mysteries" for her to sign!

Timeless A-Peel · Post by **Timeless A-Peel** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 12:00 pm

Someone should bring a copy of The Sentimental Agent and see if she remembers it.

I'm surprised Diana's going, but it's nice to hear that she is.

Dandy Forsdyke · Post by **Dandy Forsdyke** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:29 pm

As I've said elsewhere, it sounds like a damage limitation excercise but I hope it's a pleasent experience for her and everone has a great day.