The Undertakers (The Avengers)

"The Undertakers" is the second 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 5 October 1963. The episode was directed by Bill Bain and written by Malcolm Hulke.[2]

"The Undertakers"
The Avengers episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 2
Directed byBill Bain
Written byMalcolm Hulke
Featured musicJohn Dankworth (theme)
Production code3608[1]
Original air date5 October 1963 (1963-10-05)
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Plot

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Why are they coming for people who aren't dead yet? A dodgy retirement home is being used as part of a scam to avoid inheritance tax. Steed and Cathy investigate.[3]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Piers. "The Undertakers". 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. ^ "The Undertakers". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
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