"Death of a Batman" is the fifth 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 26 October 1963. The episode was directed by Kim Mills and written by Roger Marshall.[2]

"Death of a Batman"
The Avengers episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 5
Directed byKim Mills
Written byRoger Marshall
Featured musicJohn Dankworth (theme)
Production code3609[1]
Original air date26 October 1963 (1963-10-26)
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Plot

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Steed attends his wartime batman's funeral and discovers that the deceased has unexpectedly left a very substantial sum of money. Kathy's photography leads to violence and electronics. The answer to the mystery involves illegal insider trading.[3]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Piers. "Death of a Batman". 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. ^ "Death of a Batman". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
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