Second Sight (The Avengers)

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"Second Sight"
The Avengers episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 8
Directed by Peter Hammond
Written by Martin Woodhouse
Produced by John Bryce
Featured music John Dankworth (theme)
Production code3612 [1]
Original air date16 November 1963 (1963-11-16)
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"Second Sight" is the eighth episode of the third 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 16 November 1963. The episode was directed by Peter Hammond and written by Martin Woodhouse. [2]

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Plot

A multi-millionaire is about to receive a corneal graft to treat his blindness. Steed is tasked with escorting the live corneas from Switzerland to London. However, when the eye surgeon involved expresses concerns about the operation, he is murdered, causing Steed to mount his own investigation. [3] Mrs Gale plays a doctor.

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References

  1. Johnson, Piers. "Second Sight". The Avengers. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  2. Rogers, Dave (25 April 1983). The Avengers. ITV Books in association with Michael Joseph. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  3. "Second Sight". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 10 May 2012.