"Death of a Great Dane" is the eighth episode of the second 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 17 November 1962. The episode was directed by Peter Hammond and written by Roger Marshall and Jeremy Scott.[2]

"Death of a Great Dane"
The Avengers episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 8
Directed byPeter Hammond
Written by
Featured musicJohn Dankworth (theme)
Production code3511[1]
Original air date17 November 1962 (1962-11-17)
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Plot

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When a road accident victim is found to have £50,000 worth of diamonds in his stomach, Steed and Cathy are called in to investigate.[3]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Piers. "Death of a Great Dane". The Avengers. Retrieved 10 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 Great Dane". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
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