"The Big Thinker" is the twelfth episode of the second series of the 1960s cult British spy-fi television series The Avengers, starring Patrick Macnee and Honor Blackman. It was first broadcast by ABC on 15 December 1962. The episode was directed by Kim Mills and written by Martin Woodhouse.[2]

"The Big Thinker"
The Avengers episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 12
Directed byKim Mills
Written byMartin Woodhouse
Featured musicJohn Dankworth (theme)
Production code3514[1]
Original air date15 December 1962 (1962-12-15)
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Plot

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A new cryogenic missile defence system computer, Plato, springs a deadly leak. Sabotage? Murder? Steed investigates while Cathy plays cards with sharks.[3]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Piers. "The Big Thinker". The Avengers. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  2. ^ Rogers, Dave (25 April 1983). The Avengers. ITV Books in association with Michael Joseph. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  3. ^ "The Big Thinker". The Avengers Forever!. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
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