My latest acquisitions. Love Purdey with her goggles.





CTV is a Canadian television network. It aired both the Avengers and TNA when they were first shown in Canada. Still around today, and their logo is still exactly the same. So nice little connection for me.

They're great!
And another one that can go in the ring spotting thread

Philippa wrote:They're great!
And another one that can go in the ring spotting thread

I didn't even notice that! But yes, ring ahoy!

Cute, but tough! I love that Purdey rides a bike, it's the total opposite of what you would expect of a girl running around in heels and wearing clothes like that. But then again, that's the typical image of the Avenger girl, innit?

Maartje wrote:Cute, but tough! I love that Purdey rides a bike, it's the total opposite of what you would expect of a girl running around in heels and wearing clothes like that. But then again, that's the typical image of the Avenger girl, innit?

It is indeed! Of course, Purdey owes a lot to Cathy Gale--another icy blonde Avengers girl who rode a bike. But Purdey wore much frillier clothing and waaaaayyyy higher heels. Oh, yes, and Gambit fancies her. So there are a few differences. Purdey's fun because she doesn't look like she should be able to high kick you, and when she does it's hilarious because the two images are so different.

Exactly! I guess that's why the series appeasl to me so much, it's not just the man doing the job while the women are standing beside being pretty. I love the tough side of all the Avenger girls, and with that little spark of glam and charm, they're just the perfect television series.

Altough I must say it has been all Emma for me recently. The dynamic going on between Purdey and Gambit's great, but nothing tops a bit of flirthing between Emma and Steed.

Maartje wrote:Exactly! I guess that's why the series appeasl to me so much, it's not just the man doing the job while the women are standing beside being pretty. I love the tough side of all the Avenger girls, and with that little spark of glam and charm, they're just the perfect television series.

Altough I must say it has been all Emma for me recently. The dynamic going on between Purdey and Gambit's great, but nothing tops a bit of flirthing between Emma and Steed.

The Avengers girls are great because they're women--with all the clothes and attributes that implies--and they can beat you seven ways 'til Sunday while also writing papers/sculpting/practicing their ballet. There's a reason these characters were so revolutionary at the time.

And yes, Steed and Emma are pretty much the creme de la creme of partnerships. Rigg and Macnee had the sort of chemistry that happens once a century. I love them dearly (see my screenname). But Purdey and Gambit are more vulnerable and human and I love them for that (and they're much, much easier to write fic for as a result).

Very rare documents !!!
Oh, I've got CTV, good to notice that it already existed at that time.

Joris wrote:Very rare documents !!!
Oh, I've got CTV, good to notice that it already existed at that time.

Do you seriously have CTV? As in "Canadian Television" (which is what it stands for)? How on earth do you get it over in France?

Timeless A-Peel wrote:And yes, Steed and Emma are pretty much the creme de la creme of partnerships. Rigg and Macnee had the sort of chemistry that happens once a century.

Oh, absolutely. The best example is Forget Me Not, because the sadness behind Emma's goodbye wasn't entirely acted.

I can imagine Purdey and Gambit are easier to write for because - in contrast with Emma and Steed - they actually do cry and lose their temper. If it wasn't for Steed, you'd almost say their two entirely different shows based on the same theme...

Maartje wrote:

Timeless A-Peel wrote:And yes, Steed and Emma are pretty much the creme de la creme of partnerships. Rigg and Macnee had the sort of chemistry that happens once a century.

Oh, absolutely. The best example is Forget Me Not, because the sadness behind Emma's goodbye wasn't entirely acted.

I can imagine Purdey and Gambit are easier to write for because - in contrast with Emma and Steed - they actually do cry and lose their temper. If it wasn't for Steed, you'd almost say their two entirely different shows based on the same theme...

I can't watch The Forget-Me-Not without crying. I was depressed for a week after I saw it back when I first discovered the series. This is why I've only watched the episode twice in all the eleven years I've been a fan of the show. Both Patrick and Diana were very emotional when they shot it. Patrick went to his dressing room right after and cried.

Purdey and Gambit are human, much the way Steed and Mrs. Gale are--they get hurt, lose their tempers, argue, and do more ordinary things. Steed and Emma (and Tara on occasion) are more superhuman/fantasy characters. The Peel era was the most fantasy oriented of the show. The Avengers is strange because it really was more like four different shows, each with their own mood and take on Steed. I think that variety is why it appeals to such a wide audience.

Oh don't get me started about The Forget-Me-Knot. It makes me depressed and I can't watch it without crying either

Timeless A-Peel wrote:

Joris wrote:Very rare documents !!!
Oh, I've got CTV, good to notice that it already existed at that time.

Do you seriously have CTV? As in "Canadian Television" (which is what it stands for)? How on earth do you get it over in France?

I've got it via streaming, on my computer and I even downloaded series broadcast on that channel. Many shows airing on ABC (America) air on this channel in Canada.

Joris wrote:

Timeless A-Peel wrote:

Joris wrote:Very rare documents !!!
Oh, I've got CTV, good to notice that it already existed at that time.

Do you seriously have CTV? As in "Canadian Television" (which is what it stands for)? How on earth do you get it over in France?

I've got it via streaming, on my computer and I even downloaded series broadcast on that channel. Many shows airing on ABC (America) air on this channel in Canada.

Really? Wow. Have you ever watched Corner Gas? That's a Canadian series on that channel and I love it. It's finished now, but if you can catch it, you should.

Okay, I'll take a look at it !
Thanks !

All right, I have more scans and pictures, but I just have to post this first. A little teaser if you will. Because I think this is one of the best Purdey/Gambit pictures ever.

Are you ready? Because this beauty is so swoonworthy you may need to lie down. I'll give you a minute to get comfortable...




Ready? Okay, here goes.



Is that not one of the most gorgeous shots you've ever seen? He's so broody, she's so pretty, he's leaning on her, and she's leaning on him! As soon as I saw it I had to get the whole magazine it came in. I think it was worth it, don't you?

That is one of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen!

Philippa wrote::hearteyes:

That is one of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen!

Isn't it just? Words fail me. It's an early shot, obviously--she has long hair, so this is pre-filming. They both have this sort of soft look, vaguely soap-opera. And I think I love the pose as much as anything. I've already made it into a forum avatar. Wheee!

It's too gorgeous for words, and definitely avatar material

Philippa wrote:It's too gorgeous for words, and definitely avatar material

I've got it on the Avengers forum already. I'm thinking of making it into a signature and using it here. What do you think?

Timeless A-Peel wrote:

Philippa wrote:It's too gorgeous for words, and definitely avatar material

I've got it on the Avengers forum already. I'm thinking of making it into a signature and using it here. What do you think?

Do it do it!

*takes a deep breath*

It's fantastic, one of the most utterly gorgeous Joanna/Gambit shots I've ever seen. Wow.

I think I'll just skip sleep and stare at it for the rest of the night. Doesn't sounds like a bad plan

(though I fear I might regret it in the morning )

Philippa wrote:I think I'll just skip sleep and stare at it for the rest of the night. Doesn't sounds like a bad plan

No, it doesn't. I think I'm gonna join you.

Mara wrote:*takes a deep breath*

It's fantastic, one of the most utterly gorgeous Joanna/Gambit shots I've ever seen. Wow.

Yep, it really is indecently pretty. I'm definitely making a signature out of it so I can see it every day. Dear Bravo magazine: I love you!

*Starts staring at it with you*