The Avengers
The Golden Fleece
Season 3, Episode 11 · Aired 1963-12-07
Synopsis
Leaving a Chinese restaurant Steed picks up the wrong coat and finds a cheque to the value of £5,000 drawn to a bank in Hong Kong. It becomes evident that the restaurant is the front for an international gold smuggling operation, run by big wig Mr. Lo. However, the Avengers are surprised to encounter Major Ruse, a modern Robin Hood, and his band of ex-servicemen who are exploiting the racket for a worthy cause.
In the series
This episode is part of The Avengers (1961–1969) on ITV.
Bowler hats, catsuits, and mod spy cool — Steed and Peel redefine TV style.
Key cast
- Patrick Macnee as John Steed
- Diana Rigg as Emma Peel
- Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale
- Linda Thorson as Tara King