Musings on the byways of popular culture
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Genuinely saddened by this news. The Avengers was a touchstone of my childhood and I still love it. John Steed was the epitome of a certain Britishness not seen anymore – unflappable, impeccably dressed, self deprecating and eccentric. Patrick Macnee seemed to embody those qualities in real life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0YOlU3SMgs
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I have been watching the old episodes of The Avengers showing on TV and very sadly Emma Peel’s missing husband has unexpectedly returned. So she says a poignant goodbye to John Steed and goes off into the sunset.
Diana Rigg was superb in The Avengers – the very best sexy posh there ever was. And a special mention for Patrick Macnee – how cool did he look in those velvet collars and chelsea boots. In one episode the other day, said Chelsea boots had green elastic sides. Those were the days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk_3-L3XgQw
