Girl on the Trapeze
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Girl on the Trapeze represents the sixth installment in the inaugural season of the 1960s British spy-fi television series The Avengers. The episode features Ian Hendry and Ingrid Hafner in leading roles, supported by guest stars Mia Karam, Howard Goorney, and Kenneth J. Warren. It was performed and transmitted live by ABC on 11 February 1961. Notably, as of May 2022, this episode remains one of only three fully preserved episodes from the first series. Direction was handled by Don Leaver, with the script penned by Dennis Spooner. This episode is distinguished by the absence of John Steed, portrayed by Patrick Macnee, who at that time was a secondary character.
Plot
After saving a young trapeze performer from an attempted suicide in the River Thames, Dr. Keel becomes involved in a complex situation. The woman, a member of a Central European circus touring Britain, attracts the attention of foreign operatives. These agents seek to pressure her father, a scientist who defected to Britain, into returning to his original country.
Cast
- Ian Hendry as Dr. David Keel
- Ingrid Hafner as Carol Wilson
- Mia Karam as Anna Danilov
- Howard Goorney as Supt. Lewis
- Kenneth J. Warren as Zibbo
- Edwin Richfield as Stefan
- Delena Kidd as Vera Korsova
- Ivor Salter as Police Sergeant
- David Grey as Dr. Sterret
- Dorothy Blythe as Box Office Clerk
- Ian Gardiner as Policeman
- Andy Alston as Turek
Production
This episode was transmitted live on 11 February 1961 by ABC.