The New Avengers The Tale of the Big Why (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV Episode | 50 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller

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The New Avengers

The Tale of the Big Why (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV Episode | 50 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller

Bert Brandon is released from jail and several parties, including the New Avengers, follow him to get their hands on the information he has been keeping secret, whatever it may be.

Director

Robert Fuest

Writer

Brian Clemens (written by)

Producers

Brian Clemens | Albert Fennell

Composer

Laurie Johnson

Cinematographer

Michael Reed (as Mike Reed)

Editor

Eric Boyd-Perkins

Casting Director

Maggie Cartier

Production Designer

Syd Cain

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 16, 1976

Release date

Feb 2, 1979 (United States)

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13 cast members

Name	Known for
Patrick Macnee John Steed John Steed See fewer	The Avengers (1961)
Gareth Hunt Mike Gambit Mike Gambit See fewer	Fierce Creatures (1997)
Joanna Lumley Purdey Purdey See fewer	Absolutely Fabulous (1992)
Derek Waring George Harmer George Harmer See fewer	The Escape of R.D.7 (1961)
Jenny Runacre Irene Brandon Irene Brandon See fewer	The Witches (1990)
George A. Cooper Burt Brandon Burt Brandon See fewer	Tom Jones (1963)
Roy Marsden Frank Turner Frank Turner See fewer	The Sandbaggers (1978)
Gary Waldhorn Roach Roach See fewer	Victory (1981)
Rowland Davies Poole Poole See fewer	Johnny English (2003)
Geoffrey Toone Minister Minister See fewer	Zero Hour! (1957)
Maev Alexander Mrs. Frank Turner (as Maeve Alexander) Mrs. Frank Turner (as Maeve Alexander) See fewer	Death Defying Acts (2007)
Willy Bowman Kommissar Verslashky (uncredited) Kommissar Verslashky (uncredited) See fewer	ITV Sunday Night Theatre (1969)
Tommy Little Food Vendor (uncredited) Food Vendor (uncredited) See fewer