When did you discover The Avengers ?

Philippa · Post by **Philippa** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:05 pm

*bows*
Wow Timeless, that's amazing. It's funny because I feel exactly the same way about Purdey, she's obviously been through a lot and keeps people at arms length. Only I would've never been able to write it down the way you did.

Dandy Forsdyke · Post by **Dandy Forsdyke** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:50 pm

I've never thought about the connection of Keel's fiancee being killed (which triggers the whole show) with Cathy and Emma's (presumed in her case) widowhood. Not to mention Purdey's ex-boyfriend.

Timeless A-Peel · Post by **Timeless A-Peel** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:12 am

Philippa wrote:*bows*
Wow Timeless, that's amazing. It's funny because I feel exactly the same way about Purdey, she's obviously been through a lot and keeps people at arms length. Only I would've never been able to write it down the way you did.

Thank you! I'm glad I was even coherent, but it's fun to write my musings. Maybe I'll have time for more of them later.

I've never thought about the connection of Keel's fiancee being killed (which triggers the whole show) with Cathy and Emma's (presumed in her case) widowhood. Not to mention Purdey's ex-boyfriend.

I've always found it interesting that there's such a bad run in the mates department for all the characters. 4 out of 7's pretty bad--two husbands and two fiancees (remember Larry and Purdey were due to be married in a few weeks). Poor Keel sort of sets the precedent--the others are perennial loners (this leaves Tara, and I can never figure out why she went into the business. No issues!). In a sense, the job seems to attract those with nothing to lose, or have already lost. It amkes them more interesting as characters, I think.

Artanis · Post by **Artanis** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:26 am

I've always found it interesting that there's such a bad run in the mates department for all the characters. 4 out of 7's pretty bad--two husbands and two fiancees (remember Larry and Purdey were due to be married in a few weeks). Poor Keel sort of sets the precedent--the others are perennial loners (this leaves Tara, and I can never figure out why she went into the business. No issues!). In a sense, the job seems to attract those with nothing to lose, or have already lost. It amkes them more interesting as characters, I think.

I agree. It is interesting how most of the characters had bad luck with their relationships, from Dr. Keel to Purdey, and I'm sure that is why they're hesitant about developing new ones.

Timeless A-Peel · Post by **Timeless A-Peel** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:02 am

Artanis wrote:
I've always found it interesting that there's such a bad run in the mates department for all the characters. 4 out of 7's pretty bad--two husbands and two fiancees (remember Larry and Purdey were due to be married in a few weeks). Poor Keel sort of sets the precedent--the others are perennial loners (this leaves Tara, and I can never figure out why she went into the business. No issues!). In a sense, the job seems to attract those with nothing to lose, or have already lost. It amkes them more interesting as characters, I think.
I agree. It is interesting how most of the characters had bad luck with their relationships, from Dr. Keel to Purdey, and I'm sure that is why they're hesitant about developing new ones.

Oh, definitely. I've always found it an interesting trend. If the John Steed Authorised biography is to be believed, Steed has a murdered wife as well. The bottom line is, no entirely well-adjusted person would choose a job like that. They've all got enough baggage for a dozne Bentleys. Both Emma's parents were dead by 21. Gambit left home at 14. Early backgrounders had Mrs. Gale with kids who were killed along with her husband (I assume this was thought to be too much and subsequently deleted). Well, like Linda Thorson said when asked if she thought Tara was a good role model:

"No. I don't think anyone in the secret service would be a good role model."

So there you go. Tara King--corrupting the nation's youth since 1968. And she's the well-adjusted one!

Artanis · Post by **Artanis** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:09 am

I wonder if Mother has a similar background because we never learn much about him.

Timeless A-Peel wrote:So there you go. Tara King--corrupting the nation's youth since 1968. And she's the well-adjusted one!

Timeless A-Peel · Post by **Timeless A-Peel** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:42 pm

Artanis wrote:I wonder if Mother has a similar background because we never learn much about him.

Timeless A-Peel wrote:So there you go. Tara King--corrupting the nation's youth since 1968. And she's the well-adjusted one!

Mother's supposed to be an ex-agent who was injured in the field and had to retire. His injury has left him in chronic pain, which is why he's so grouchy. So another sadder story for him. Now we just need one for Tara. I still can't fathom how that character came to the Ministry. She was supoosedly an ex-actress. Take the wrong door to the talent agency?

wreker · Post by **wreker** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:56 pm

I watched the sixties series ( with Emma Peel) in the early seventies when it was on dutch en belgian tv. (I am from belgium by the way.)De wrekers they called it there.

And I was crazy about them. The repeats helped a lot offcourse.

So many years later seeing it on DVD , I still find it very amusing. It's got everything a good serie needs. Suspence , humor, action , mistery, great music etc...
It just like it's made today.

Excuses if my english is not good, but I'm not used to type in english.

Dandy Forsdyke · Post by **Dandy Forsdyke** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:03 pm

wreker wrote:I watched the sixties series ( with Emma Peel) in the early seventies when it was on dutch en belgian tv. (I am from belgium by the way.)De wrekers they called it there.
And I was crazy about them. The repeats helped a lot offcourse.
So many years later seeing it on DVD , I still find it very amusing. It's got everything a good serie needs. Suspence , humor, action , mistery, great music etc...
It just like it's made today.

Excuses if my english is not good, but I'm not used to type in english.

Understood every word. Welcome aboard!

JohnSteedFr · Post by **JohnSteedFr** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 2:35 pm

Timeless A-Peel wrote:
Artanis wrote:I wonder if Mother has a similar background because we never learn much about him.

Timeless A-Peel wrote:So there you go. Tara King--corrupting the nation's youth since 1968. And she's the well-adjusted one!

Mother's supposed to be an ex-agent who was injured in the field and had to retire. His injury has left him in chronic pain, which is why he's so grouchy. So another sadder story for him. Now we just need one for Tara. I still can't fathom how that character came to the Ministry. She was supoosedly an ex-actress. Take the wrong door to the talent agency?

Tara is a good agent. She knows how to be a good agent.
She hasn't taken the wrong door".