Dr. Cathy Gale is a fictional character, played by Honor Blackman, on the 1960s British series The Avengers. She was the first regular female partner of John Steed following the departure of Steed's original male co-star, Dr David Keel (played by Ian Hendry). She made her first appearance at the start of the series' second season in 1962.
Fictional biography
Initially, Gale was one of several rotating partners who worked with Steed (the others being medical man Dr Martin King and nightclub singer Venus Smith). By the third season, however, she was Steed's only partner.
Gale was born 5 October 1932. She was an anthropologist who married a farmer in Africa and there learned to hunt, fight and take care of herself. When her husband was killed, Gale returned to London to earn a Ph.D. in anthropology. She was the curator of a museum when she first encountered John Steed and agreed to work alongside him from 1962-1964. She is engaged in charities.
The relationship between Steed and Gale was marked by sexual tension of a type absent from later partners, plus Gale and Steed also had a rocky working relationship, with Gale not always appreciative of Steed's methods nor his habit of "volunteering" her for missions. Still, the two appear to have become quite close as the episode "The Golden Eggs" has her actually living in Steed's apartment as she searches for a new home of her own (the reason for her displacement is not revealed). In keeping with The Avengers' policy of avoiding direct references to romance between the two leads, however, it's quickly stated that Steed is actually sleeping at a nearby hotel.
Based on the classic series "The Avengers" John Steed became the main character, partnered by a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson).
This video focuses on Dr. Cathy Gale played by Honor Blackman the actress that created the blueprint trend for the leather catsuits in the 60s.
published: 25 May 2018
Honor Blackman in The Avengers
Honor Blackman in The Avengers Series 3. Cooler and less cheeky than Diana Rigg in Series 4. But still very impressive.
published: 17 Feb 2020
The Avengers: Cathy Gale First Appearance HD
Cathy Gale sets her mark on the greatest series made.
published: 11 Jan 2011
the avengers season 2 episode 19
published: 27 Aug 2016
THE AVENGERS 63 Second Sight closing
This is the closing sequence from the November 16, 1963 (UK) episode SECOND SIGHT, featuring Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale. Note that, until the Emma Peel era, all the episodes of THE AVENGERS were shot on Videotape and / or Kinescoped, which is why you rarely see them in syndication.
published: 19 Jul 2009
Avengers
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published: 03 Oct 2009
The Avengers - Classic clip - Series 4 out on UK DVD 15th July 2010
As Series 4 of definitive spy-fi The Avengers hit UK audiences in 1965, there were some major changes, the first being the introduction of Diana Rigg as Emma Peel, replacing former sidekick to John Steed (Patrick Macnee), Dr Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman). The name Emma Peel derived from producers wanting to create a character with 'man appeal', and formed part of a new sexier direction.
More than 80 actresses auditioned for the role before Rigg was discovered. Her screen test with Macnee showed the two immediately worked well together, and a new era in Avengers history began. It was also this series, the last to be filmed in black and white, which was sold to US television for a then un-heard of sum of $2 million. This made it one of the first British series to be aired on prime-time ...
Based on the classic series "The Avengers" John Steed became the main character, partnered by a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intell...
Based on the classic series "The Avengers" John Steed became the main character, partnered by a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson).
This video focuses on Dr. Cathy Gale played by Honor Blackman the actress that created the blueprint trend for the leather catsuits in the 60s.
Based on the classic series "The Avengers" John Steed became the main character, partnered by a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson).
This video focuses on Dr. Cathy Gale played by Honor Blackman the actress that created the blueprint trend for the leather catsuits in the 60s.
This is the closing sequence from the November 16, 1963 (UK) episode SECOND SIGHT, featuring Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale. Note that, until the Emma Peel era, ...
This is the closing sequence from the November 16, 1963 (UK) episode SECOND SIGHT, featuring Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale. Note that, until the Emma Peel era, all the episodes of THE AVENGERS were shot on Videotape and / or Kinescoped, which is why you rarely see them in syndication.
This is the closing sequence from the November 16, 1963 (UK) episode SECOND SIGHT, featuring Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale. Note that, until the Emma Peel era, all the episodes of THE AVENGERS were shot on Videotape and / or Kinescoped, which is why you rarely see them in syndication.
As Series 4 of definitive spy-fi The Avengers hit UK audiences in 1965, there were some major changes, the first being the introduction of Diana Rigg as Emma Pe...
As Series 4 of definitive spy-fi The Avengers hit UK audiences in 1965, there were some major changes, the first being the introduction of Diana Rigg as Emma Peel, replacing former sidekick to John Steed (Patrick Macnee), Dr Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman). The name Emma Peel derived from producers wanting to create a character with 'man appeal', and formed part of a new sexier direction.
More than 80 actresses auditioned for the role before Rigg was discovered. Her screen test with Macnee showed the two immediately worked well together, and a new era in Avengers history began. It was also this series, the last to be filmed in black and white, which was sold to US television for a then un-heard of sum of $2 million. This made it one of the first British series to be aired on prime-time American Television.
As Series 4 of definitive spy-fi The Avengers hit UK audiences in 1965, there were some major changes, the first being the introduction of Diana Rigg as Emma Peel, replacing former sidekick to John Steed (Patrick Macnee), Dr Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman). The name Emma Peel derived from producers wanting to create a character with 'man appeal', and formed part of a new sexier direction.
More than 80 actresses auditioned for the role before Rigg was discovered. Her screen test with Macnee showed the two immediately worked well together, and a new era in Avengers history began. It was also this series, the last to be filmed in black and white, which was sold to US television for a then un-heard of sum of $2 million. This made it one of the first British series to be aired on prime-time American Television.
Based on the classic series "The Avengers" John Steed became the main character, partnered by a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson).
This video focuses on Dr. Cathy Gale played by Honor Blackman the actress that created the blueprint trend for the leather catsuits in the 60s.
This is the closing sequence from the November 16, 1963 (UK) episode SECOND SIGHT, featuring Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale. Note that, until the Emma Peel era, all the episodes of THE AVENGERS were shot on Videotape and / or Kinescoped, which is why you rarely see them in syndication.
As Series 4 of definitive spy-fi The Avengers hit UK audiences in 1965, there were some major changes, the first being the introduction of Diana Rigg as Emma Peel, replacing former sidekick to John Steed (Patrick Macnee), Dr Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman). The name Emma Peel derived from producers wanting to create a character with 'man appeal', and formed part of a new sexier direction.
More than 80 actresses auditioned for the role before Rigg was discovered. Her screen test with Macnee showed the two immediately worked well together, and a new era in Avengers history began. It was also this series, the last to be filmed in black and white, which was sold to US television for a then un-heard of sum of $2 million. This made it one of the first British series to be aired on prime-time American Television.
Dr. Cathy Gale is a fictional character, played by Honor Blackman, on the 1960s British series The Avengers. She was the first regular female partner of John Steed following the departure of Steed's original male co-star, Dr David Keel (played by Ian Hendry). She made her first appearance at the start of the series' second season in 1962.
Fictional biography
Initially, Gale was one of several rotating partners who worked with Steed (the others being medical man Dr Martin King and nightclub singer Venus Smith). By the third season, however, she was Steed's only partner.
Gale was born 5 October 1932. She was an anthropologist who married a farmer in Africa and there learned to hunt, fight and take care of herself. When her husband was killed, Gale returned to London to earn a Ph.D. in anthropology. She was the curator of a museum when she first encountered John Steed and agreed to work alongside him from 1962-1964. She is engaged in charities.
The relationship between Steed and Gale was marked by sexual tension of a type absent from later partners, plus Gale and Steed also had a rocky working relationship, with Gale not always appreciative of Steed's methods nor his habit of "volunteering" her for missions. Still, the two appear to have become quite close as the episode "The Golden Eggs" has her actually living in Steed's apartment as she searches for a new home of her own (the reason for her displacement is not revealed). In keeping with The Avengers' policy of avoiding direct references to romance between the two leads, however, it's quickly stated that Steed is actually sleeping at a nearby hotel.
... with her affecting piano playing – another art in which Julie Stevens was proficient – she was dropped after six episodes in favour of the leather-clad martial arts expert Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman).
Great telly was never intended to last ... Many survived by luck ... FACE TO FACE ... But then Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman) arrived in a leather jumpsuit. With a sword concealed in his brolly, Macnee handled the quips while Mrs Gale beat up the villains ... Ever.’ ... .
“Ladies of the Lake”. by Cathy Gohlee, 2023, Gale Publisher. Adelaide’s parents are killed and she is left to the care of her brother, Lemuel. She is forced to leave her beloved Prince Edward Island and go to boarding school ... ... ... ....
Cathy Osten, D-19th District, and state Rep ... at the Gales FerryFire Station, 1772 Route 12... Attendees will receive two slices of pizza and a drink, as well as hear an update on the outlook for Gales ...
In our second week of the month, we run columns from Gale Schindler, Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, and Cathy Hollander. Gale Schindler writes our kosher food column, “Foody Fun.” She shares tasty recipes for drinks, dinners, and desserts.
Age 91, of Owosso, passed away Tuesday, Feb ... She is also survived by four step children Michael (Patty) Winston, Susan (Frank) Conklin, Cathy Karbowski and TerryCall; several step-grandchildren; and special friends Gale and Debbie Burke ... .
Ron Lawson and wife, Cathy, and Rob Lawson and wife, Debbie; a sister. Gale Galvin and husband, Don; four grandchildren ...Shad Sevard and Ember Maio; aunts and uncles including Pete and Cathy Noyes and ...