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Thank you, Alan.

"The Terrornaughts" sounds fascinating ("Dalek-influenced")! I don't know whether any episodes survive of 1965 and 1966 Mask of Janus/Spies series, but it would be wonderful if it did.

I shall be seeing new things with Simon Oates in, I am sure, I have lots of archive telly to watch - and whenever I see him I'll remember what a lovely fella he showed himself to be.

Hadn't seen your comment earlier, Franky. I'm sure that Simon would've been touched by it.

Another obituary - this time from The Independent, and including some quotes from The Avengers Declassified interview:

The Independent Obituary: Simon Oates

Alan wrote:I know what you mean, and wanted to be sure that Simon was happy for it to be included in the interview. I did feel it was potentially 'trouble', but he was very happy with the finished interview when he read it (I sent him a printed version last December). In fact, he thought it was 'fornicating marvellous!' - his exact words...

I miss him.

no doubt...interesting fellow...fast fading from the acting landscape.

What a sad news !

He was one of the best villains (I liked his ironical smile in YOU'VE JUST BEEN MURDERED) and Mr Steed in 1972.

R.I.P.