<i>The Avengers</i> burst onto televisions screens in the 1960's, and the show's mix of wit, adventure and beautiful women became an instant hit!<br><br>Now fifty years on, Marcus Hearn has been granted unparalleled access to the show's production archives and has collected together a fabulous array of material to celebrate the 50th anniversary of <i>The Avengers</i>. <br><br>Lavishly illustrated, with many unpublished stills, behind-the-scenes photos, and snaps from the ABC & LWT private archive, this is a spectacular portrait of the world's best-loved cult action-adventure series, and its classic sequel, The New Avengers.