Episode 106: Emma Peel Era
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We're Needed
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A.K.A.
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On the Radio |
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Other Viewpoints
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Remontons le temps
Fahrkarin in die Vergangenheit
Fuga nel tempo
Escape En El Tiempo
De tijdmachine
or Vlucht in
het verleden (depending on the source)
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Produced: September 1966
UK Premiere (London, Season 5): 27 January 1967
US Premiere (New York, Season 2): 10 February 1967
How are some of the most notorious
evildoers of modern times disappearing without a trace—and without leaving British soil?
Turns out they found an escape route—through time! And the time machine is a highly
profitable contraption created by a stuttering, introverted deviant in order to carry out
some dastardly, extroverted deeds. But once the time-traveler makes his escape, what then?
IMHO |
While there are some fine period sets and costumes in this episode, it generally lacks spark. The convoluted sequences in and around the barber shop are a bit too contrived and cute, and Emma's motorcycle chase is a prolonged and pointless exercise that feels too much like "padding" to me. Four bowlers, though, for Peter Bowles' remarkable multifaceted performance.
Trivia |
Steed's umbrella contains knock-out gas—a rather "Bondian" touch. And did anyone ever notice that Emma could have easily slipped her feet out of the stocks?
Curious: Rocky Taylor played Mitchell, the man doubling for Steed, since Rocky was frequently Macnee's stunt double!
Steed's Aunties: Emma is going through some photographs at Steed's flat. He spots one photo and says, "Now, there's a face full of avarice. Reminds me of an auntie of mine."
On Location |
The turkey farm is actually the old farm on Deeves Hall Lane.
Best Scene |
While Steed and Emma scope out Mackidockie Street, they frequently wind up locked in an amorous embrace to evade detection.
Best Line |
Examining Emma's homemade giraffe, Steed remarks, "Known you all this time and never knew that you could sew." Emma: "Well, our relationship hasn't been exactly domestic, has it?" Hmmm!
Essential Reading |
- Mrs. Peel... We're Needed by Piers Johnson