Episode 45: Cathy Gale Era
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Other Viewpoints |
Les oeufs d'or
Los Huevos De Oro
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Production completed: 31 January 1963
UK Premiere (London, Season 2): 3 February 1963
US Premiere (A&E cable): ca. 21 February 1991
A scientist's lab was
broken into, but nothing was taken—at least, that's what the outside world thinks. Steed
has it on good authority that samples of a deadly new viral strain were
removed, so Cathy brushes up on her biochemistry to help prevent an epidemic.
IMHO |
Sadly this episode has become unsettlingly topical. Although somewhat mundane around the edges, it is occasionally quite chilling due to some of its uncanny realism: the victims of the virus do not die a quick, dramatic death where their flesh is eaten away or their heads explode; they die slowly, with acute flu-like symptoms. (How on Earth could Martin Woodhouse have known about Anthrax?) Thankfully we are spared a realism overdose by Redfern (Peter Arne), a fourth-season-style diabolical mastermind.
Trivia |
Owing to the bizarre UK broadcasting order, Peter Arne appears in two episodes in a row (playing Redfern in this one and Cosmo Gallion in "Warlock"), whereas they were the 5th and 19th episodes to be produced.
*This unofficial subtitle is by Yours Truly.
Best Scene |
Stuck at Steed's apartment because hers is being refurbished, Cathy attempts to reconstruct a valuable vase, warning Steed to keep his distance. Although we can see what's coming a half-mile away, the outcome is worth the price of admission.
Essential Reading |
- Mrs. Peel... We're Needed by Piers Johnson