"The Decapod" is the third episode of the second series of the 1960s cult British spy-fi television series The Avengers, starring Patrick Macnee and Julie Stevens. It was first broadcast by ABC on 13 October 1962. The episode was directed by Don Leaver and written by Eric Paice.[2]

"The Decapod"
The Avengers episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 3
Directed byDon Leaver
Written byEric Paice
Featured musicJohn Dankworth (theme)
Production code3507[1]
Original air date13 October 1962 (1962-10-13)
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Plot

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Steed is brought in to protect the President of the Republic of the Balkans from a masked assassin.[3] He sends Venus on a phony tour, with real wrestlers.

Music

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Julie Stevens sings "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" composed by Harry Warren and "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" by Duke Ellington, accompanied by the Dave Lee Trio.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Piers. "The Decapod". 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. ^ "The Decapod". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
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