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** Sergeant Moran from "What the Butler Saw" is played by Creator/EwanHooper, who would later be best known for playing Alec Foster in ''Series/HiDeHi''.
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** Eli Barker from "A Surfeit of Hâ‚‚O" and Fiery Frederick from "Look - (Stop Me If You've Heard This One) But There Were These Two Fellers..." are played by Creator/TalfrynThomas, who would later be best known for playing Private Cheeseman in ''Series/DadsArmy''.
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** An elderly gent from "Never, Never Say Die" is played by Creator/ArnoldRidley, who would later be best known for playing Private Godfrey in ''Series/DadsArmy''.
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** Martin from "Something Nasty in the Nursery" is played by Creator/CliveDunn, who would later be best known for playing Lance Corporal Jones in ''Series/DadsArmy''.
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** Dr. Macombie from "Mandrake" and Benson from "What the Butler Saw" are played by Creator/JohnLeMesurier, who would later be best known for playing Sergeant Wilson in ''Series/DadsArmy''.
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* ParodyDisplacement: The Hellfire Club from the ''ComicBook/XMen'' comics was a parody of the organization of the same name Steed and Peel battled in "A Touch of Brimstone" - while the Hellfire Club was a real thing in the 18th century[[note]]however, it was a series of gentlemen's clubs that took an ironic view of society and religion as opposed to a villainous organization[[/note]], the arc introducing the ''X-Men'' villains parodied the episode they're fought in this series. Due to a combination of the organization only appearing once in ''The Avengers'', the ''X-Men'' villains being a key part of that team's mythos (not to mention being introduced during one of the most beloved arcs of that series), and syndication in the US omitting ''A Touch of Brimstone'', most younger fans won't get the reference. Then again, this isn't [[Film/TheAvengers2012 the only time]] ''The Avengers'' has gotten overshadowed by a Marvel Comics property as a result of sharing a name.

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* ParodyDisplacement: The Hellfire Club from the ''ComicBook/XMen'' comics was a parody of the organization of the same name Steed and Peel battled in "A Touch of Brimstone" - while the Hellfire Club was a real thing in the 18th century[[note]]however, century,[[note]]though it was a series of gentlemen's clubs that took an ironic view of society and religion as opposed to a villainous organization[[/note]], organization,[[/note]] the arc introducing the ''X-Men'' villains parodied the episode they're fought in this series. series.[[note]]For starters, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind is largely based on the characterization of that episode's villain John Cartney, has the [[ComicBookFantasyCasting physical appearance]] and last name of his actor, Creator/PeterWyngarde, and the first name of Peter Wyngarde's later, better known role as the title character in ''Series/JasonKing''.[[/note]] Due to a combination of the organization only appearing once in ''The Avengers'', the ''X-Men'' villains being a key part of that team's mythos (not to mention being introduced during one of the most beloved arcs of that series), and syndication in the US omitting ''A Touch of Brimstone'', most younger fans won't get the reference. Then again, this isn't [[Film/TheAvengers2012 the only time]] ''The Avengers'' has gotten overshadowed by a Marvel Comics property as a result of sharing a name.
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** Diana Rigg's SpyCatsuit is quite famous, even if she switched to a less {{fanservice}}y outfit so she could actually do her stunts.

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** Diana Rigg's SpyCatsuit is quite famous, even if she switched to a less {{fanservice}}y outfit so she could actually do her stunts.stunts (the earlier version being a hand-me-down from Cathy Gale).



** A now defunct fansite happily listed the episodes "Immortal Clay", "Mr Teddy Bear" and "Castle De'ath" as the ones where Steed goes shirtless.

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** A For those inclined to males, a now defunct fansite happily listed the episodes "Immortal Clay", "Mr Teddy Bear" and "Castle De'ath" as the ones where Steed goes shirtless.
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** Ivenko from "Two's a Crowd" is played by Creator/JohnBluthal, who would later be best known for playing Frank Pickle in ''Series/TheVicarOfDibley''.
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** Gordon from "Something Nasty in the Nursery" is played by Creator/TrevorBannister, who would later be best known for playing Mr. Lucas in ''Series/AreYouBeingServed''.

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** Gordon and Miss Lister from "Something Nasty in the Nursery" is are played by Creator/TrevorBannister, Creator/TrevorBannister and Creator/YoothaJoyce, who would later be best known for playing Mr. Lucas in ''Series/AreYouBeingServed''.''Series/AreYouBeingServed'', and Mildred Roper in ''Series/ManAboutTheHouse'' and ''Series/GeorgeAndMildred'' respectively.
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** Captain Jason from "The Golden Fleece" and Keller from "The Charmers" are played by Creator/WarrenMitchell, who would later be best known for playing Alf Garnett in ''Series/TillDeathUsDoPart''.
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** Gordon from "Something Nasty in the Nursery" is played by Creator/TrevorBannister, who would later be best known for playing Mr. Lucas in ''Series/AreYouBeingServed''.
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** A man on a TV screen from "The Thirteenth Hole" is played by Creator/RichardMarner, who would later be best known for playing Colonel von Strohm in ''Series/AlloAllo''.
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** Audrey Long from "Take Me to Your Leader" is played by Creator/PenelopeKeith, who would later be best known for playing Margo Ledbetter in ''Series/TheGoodLife'' and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in ''Series/ToTheManorBorn''.
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** Thelma from "Love All" is played by Creator/PatsyRowlands who would later be best known for her roles in the ''Film/CarryOn'' films.
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** Duboys from "A Sense of History" is played by Creator/PatrickMower, who would later be best known for playing Rodney Blackstock in ''Series/{{Emmerdale}}''.
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** Parker from "Escape in Time" and Lather from "Super Secret Cypher Snatch" is played by Creator/NicholasSmith, who would later be best known for playing Mr. Rumbold in ''Series/AreYouBeingServed''.
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** Three guest roles from between 1961 and 1962 are played by Creator/MichaelRobbins, who would later be best known for playing Arthur Rudge in ''Series/OnTheBuses''.
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** Tom Savage from "The Bird Who Knew Too Much" and Gardiner from "The Curious Case of the Countless Clues" are played by Creator/KennethCope, who would later be best known for playing Marty Hopkirk in ''Series/RandallAndHopkirkDeceased''.
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** A crowdmember in "Tunnel of Fear" is played by Creator/JulianHolloway, who would later be best known for his roles in the ''Film/CarryOn'' films.
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** Sir William Bonner from "Death on the Slipway" is played by Creator/FrankThornton, who would later be best known for playing Captain Peacock in ''Series/AreYouBeingServed''.
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** Kim Lawrence from "The Charmers" is played by Creator/FenellaFielding, who would later be best known for playing Valeria Watt in ''Film/CarryOnScreaming''.
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** Mrs. Briggs from "The Frighteners" is played by Creator/DorisHare, who would later be best known for playing Mrs. Butler in ''Series/OnTheBuses''.
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** Waversham from "The Thirteenth Hole" is played by Creator/DonaldHewlett, who would later be best known for playing Colonel Reynolds in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and Lord Meldrum in ''Series/YouRangMLord''.
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** Raven from "The Fear Merchants" is played by Creator/BrianWilde, who would later be best known for playing Mr. Barrowclough in ''Series/{{Porridge}}'' and Foggy Dewhirst in ''Series/LastOfTheSummerWine''.
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** Haslam from "The Springers" is played by Creator/BrianMurphy, who would later be best known for playing George Roper in ''Series/ManAboutTheHouse'' and ''Series/GeorgeAndMildred''.
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** A masseuse from "The Medicine Men" is played by Creator/BrendaCowling, who would later be best known for playing Mrs. Lipton in ''Series/YouRangMLord''.
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** Dr. Kearns in "The Big Thinker" is played by Creator/AnthonyBooth, who would later be best known for playing Mike Rawlins in ''Series/TillDeathUsDoPart'' and Sid Noggett in the ''Film/ConfessionsOfASeries''.
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** Beth Wilkinson in "Dance with Death" is played by Creator/AngelaDouglas, who would later be best known for her roles in the ''Film/CarryOnSeries''.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: The first season was a follow-up to the crime series ''Police Surgeon'', which starred Creator/IanHendry as a physician who helped the police solve crimes. In fact, the series was created to give Hendry a star vehicle following ''Police Surgeon'''s cancellation.* ToughActToFollow: Creator/LindaThorson had the unenviable task of filling in following Creator/DianaRigg.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: The first season was a follow-up to the crime series ''Police Surgeon'', which starred Creator/IanHendry as a physician who helped the police solve crimes. In fact, the series was created to give Hendry a star vehicle following ''Police Surgeon'''s cancellation.cancellation.
* ToughActToFollow: Creator/LindaThorson had the unenviable task of filling in following Creator/DianaRigg.
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** "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Station" ends with Steed and Peel awaiting a visit from the Prime Minister and pondering what honors they'll receive, such as Dame Emma. Creator/DianaRigg received a CBE in 1988 and was made a Dame in 1994.

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** "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Station" ends with Steed and Peel awaiting a visit from the Prime Minister and pondering what honors honours they'll receive, such as Dame Emma. Creator/DianaRigg received a CBE in 1988 and was made a Dame in 1994.



* MyRealDaddy: Creator/SydneyNewman may have comissioned the series, but the people most associated with the series are writer, producer and script editor Brian Clemens and producer Albert Fennell, both of whom took over during season four. Also, when it comes to the music of the show, Laurie Johnson's theme is much more recognizable than John Dankworth's original.

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* MyRealDaddy: Creator/SydneyNewman may have comissioned the series, but the people most associated with the series are writer, producer and script editor Brian Clemens and producer Albert Fennell, both of whom took over during season four. Also, when it comes to the music of the show, Laurie Johnson's theme is much more recognizable recognisable than John Dankworth's original.



** Young audiences will recognize Emma Peel as Olenna Tyrell in ''Series/GameOfThrones''.

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** Young audiences will recognize recognise Emma Peel as Olenna Tyrell in ''Series/GameOfThrones''.



** The fifth season premier, "From Venus With Love," had Creator/JonPertwee playing, amusingly, a [[TheBrigadier brigadier general]].[[note]]This meant he was in the first color episodes of both this show and ''Series/DoctorWho''.[[/note]]

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** The fifth season premier, "From Venus With Love," had Creator/JonPertwee playing, amusingly, a [[TheBrigadier brigadier general]].[[note]]This meant he was in the first color colour episodes of both this show and ''Series/DoctorWho''.[[/note]]

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