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Celebrating 65 Years of The Avengers

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On this day we celebrate a landmark television anniversary. On 7 January 1961, the first episode of The Avengers, “Hot Snow” was broadcast — starring Ian Hendry as Dr David Keel and Patrick MacNee as his enigmatic partner, John Steed. The first episode is about Dr Keel wanting to bring to justice the criminals who murdered his fiancée — hence Continue Reading

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From the Archive: Collection of Richard Best

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We are delighted to have been able to acquire a paper archive from the life and work of film editor Richard Best, who worked at Elstree Studios in the 1950s and 60s. The papers include studio contracts, correspondence, pay slips, rate cards, and more. Richard worked as an editor on a number of productions including The Elstree Story, The Dam Continue Reading

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