"The Big Thinker" is the twelfth episode of the second series of the 1960s cult British spy-fi television series The Avengers, starring Patrick Macnee and Honor Blackman. It was first broadcast by ABC on 15 December 1962. The episode was directed by Kim Mills and written by Martin Woodhouse.[2]
| "The Big Thinker" | |
|---|---|
| The Avengers episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Kim Mills |
| Written by | Martin Woodhouse |
| Featured music | John Dankworth (theme) |
| Production code | 3514[1] |
| Original air date | 15 December 1962 |
| Guest appearances | |
Plot
editA new cryogenic missile defence system computer, Plato, springs a deadly leak. Sabotage? Murder? Steed investigates while Cathy plays cards with sharks.[3]
Cast
edit- Patrick Macnee as John Steed
- Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale
- Antony Booth as Dr. James Kearns
- Walter Hudd as Dr. Clemens
- David Garth as Dr. Farrow
- Tenniel Evans as Dr. Hurst
- Allan McClelland as Nicky Broster
- Penelope Lee as Clarissa
- Marina Martin as Janet Lingfield
- Ray Browne as Blakelock
- Clive Baxter as Nino
References
edit- ^ Johnson, Piers. "The Big Thinker". The Avengers. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Rogers, Dave (25 April 1983). The Avengers. ITV Books in association with Michael Joseph. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ "The Big Thinker". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 28 April 2012.