{"product_id":"the-avengers-the-emma-peel-collection-imprint-standard-edition","title":"The Avengers: The Emma Peel Collection (1965 - 1967) - Imprint Standard Edition - Blu-ray","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/3481\/1449\/files\/Avengers-Emma-Peel-Pink-TT-400x223_480x480.png\" alt=\"Avengers Emma Peel Pink Tt\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary crimes against the people and the state have to be avenged by agents extraordinary. Two such people are John Steed, top professional, and his partner, Emma Peel, talented amateur. Otherwise known as \u003cem\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/em\u003e. With lethal bowler hat and umbrella, killer fashion and kung fu, the secret agents investigate bizarre and colourful adventures with nonchalant efficiency, sophistication and charm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst every era of the long-running, enduringly popular and trend-setting British series has its own unique style, charm and wit, it is the Emma Peel years that have become the programme’s most iconic and recognisable, with Diana Rigg’s portrayal of Mrs. Emma Peel ushering in a new era of excitement, fashion and iconology, coupled with Patrick Macnee’s continuing depiction of the urbane and sublime John Steed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, this 16-disc Blu Ray set brings together every episode from the Emma Peel era in stunning high-definition encompassing the complete Series 4 and 5, plus a copious collection of vintage and new Special Features celebrating this peak era of \u003cem\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features and Technical Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1080p high-definition presentation from the original 35mm elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 'as broadcast' mono audio tracks (LPCM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 'as broadcast' \u003cem\u003e“The Avengers in Color”\u003c\/em\u003e opening slate on Series 5 episodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e“The Town of No Return”\u003c\/em\u003e by producer \/ writer Brian Clemens and director Roy Ward Baker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e\"The Master Minds”\u003c\/em\u003e by writer Robert Banks Stewart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e\"Dial A Deadly Number”\u003c\/em\u003e by writer Roger Marshall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e\"The Hour That Never Was”\u003c\/em\u003e by director Gerry O’Hara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e\"The House That Jack Built”\u003c\/em\u003e by director Don Leaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e\"The Winged Avenger”\u003c\/em\u003e by writer Richard Harris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on\u003cem\u003e \"Epic”\u003c\/em\u003e by guest actor Peter Wyngarde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Audio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e\"The Joker”\u003c\/em\u003e by filmmakers Samuel Clemens and George Clemens (sons of writer\/producer Brian Clemens) (2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e\"Return of The Cybernauts”\u003c\/em\u003e by Diana Rigg’s stunt-double Cyd Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary on \u003cem\u003e\"Murdersville”\u003c\/em\u003e by producer \/ writer Brian Clemens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilmed introductions to eight Series 5 episodes by producer \/ writer Brian Clemens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilmed introduction to\u003cem\u003e “The ₤50,000 Breakfast”\u003c\/em\u003e by guest actress Anneke Wills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrief audio recollection from guest actor Francis Matthews on filming \u003cem\u003e“The Thirteenth Hole”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“THE AVENGERS AT 50”\u003c\/em\u003e – Footage captured from the 50th anniversary celebration of the series, held at Chichester University in 2011. 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