John Steed - Audio Books

The Avengers: The Comic Strip Adaptations Volume 2
Big Finish Productions
Release date: November 2016

Recreations of the comic strip adventures of Steed and Mrs Peel
which appeared in Diana magazine in 1966 and 1967:

2.1 Playtime is Over by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky

Steed gets toyed with, Emma has an admirer.

A series of impossible robberies have plagued London. Called in to investigate, Steed and Peel find themselves up against some very deadly children. Or do they?

2.2 The Antagoniser by Paul Morris and Simon Barnard

Steed catches a bite, Emma is a little cowed.

Several noted scientists have died in unusual circumstances, and Steed and Peel find themselves up against a deadly weapon. But who is behind it? Does an old TV broadcast hold the answer?

2.3: The Mad Hatter by Matt Fitton

Steed charms a princess, Emma buys a hat

When Princess Helga of Varania comes to England, all the nation is charmed. Well, nearly all. A dastardly assassination plot is being prepared and only Steed and Peel can stop it. Who wants to be a milliner?

2.4: The Secret Six by John Dorney

Steed hits a boundary, Emma shall go to the ball

When an invitation to a fancy dress party leads to murder, Steed and Peel face the fight of their lives. The world’s six deadliest criminals want them dead - and will stop at nothing to make sure of it!

Written By: Paul Morris, Simon Barnard, Matt Fitton, Robert Khan, Tom Salinsky, John Dorney
Directed By: Ken Bentley
Cast

Julian Wadham (John Steed)
Olivia Poulet (Emma Peel)
Lizzie Roper (Black Heart/Miss Fellowes), Michael Keane (Jorgo), Kiruna Stamell (Girlie), Andrew Wincott (Tiny Tony/Lord Beauville), John Banks (Teddy/Taxi driver), Richard Earl (Dr Verbatim/Fairground Worker), Michael Lumsden (Gruber/Klein/Window Cleaner/Agent), Paul Kemp (Partridge/Porter), Eve Webster (Nurse/Elaine Veer/Matron/Parrot), Maggie Service (Princess Helga/Assistant), Paul Chahidi (Mad Hatter/Driver/Policeman), John Voce (Tom Bowler), Terry Molloy (Inspector Corduroy), Ozzie Yue (Chang-Tu), George Asprey (Nick the Knifeman/Karloff), Jonathan Tafler (Ice-cold Alex/Lord Tweezle), Anita Booth (Ma the Mink/Olga)

Producer David Richardson
Script Editor John Dorney
Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs

. The Avengers: The Comic Strip Adaptations Volume 04
Big Finish production
Release date: June 2020

Based on the adventures of Steed and Mrs Peel in the TV Comic strips:

Written By: TBA
Director: Ken Bentley

Cast

Julian Wadham (John Steed)
Olivia Poulet (Emma Peel).

Producer David Richardson
Script Editors John Dorney & Ken Bentley
Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs

4.1 Listen Hear... by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky

An agent has been lost at sea shortly after getting hold of a revolutionary new device that the Ministry is very keen to acquire. Steed and Peel are sent to retrieve it, but the enemy agents also on the trail are the least of their worries. Someone is listening in on their every move. But who?

4.2 The Clown Has Two Faces by Dan Starkey

Top secret plans have been stolen, and all signs point to a travelling circus. Infiltrating, Steed and Mrs Peel find themselves in the middle of a deadly serious plot. When you take on clowns, can you be certain of having the last laugh?

4.3 White Heat by Gemma Langford

Fireballs are descending upon London and a ransom is being demanded. Steed and Peel have a single lead - an agent badly injured in a similar attack. If she can lead them to the person responsible, they might just have a chance to stop the destruction... but if not, they will soon witness the second great fire of London! 

4.4 Now You See Him... by John Dorney

Scientists are defecting and no-one is entirely sure how or why. With their quarries disappearing on the street, Steed and Peel are baffled. Surely a night out at the theatre can’t provide the solution? 

Recreations of the comic strip adventures of Steed and Mrs Peel which appeared in Diana magazine in 1966 and 1967.

1. Return to Castle De'ath by Simon Barnard and Paul Morris

Steed is left hanging, Emma pays the piper.

Steed and Peel return to the scene of an earlier adventure to find it much changed. Now a ski-resort, Castle De'ath is playing host to many new visitors - including a wealthy Prince targeted by assassins. Assigned as bodyguards, the Avengers have to keep the Prince alive and discover which of the Castle's guests are behind the murderous plot - before they succumb to it themselves.

2. The Miser by Simon Barnard and Paul Morris

Steed has a nasty scare, Emma has a pressing engagement

When the phrase 'sleeper train' takes on a very literal meaning, Steed and Peel witness the first action of The Miser, a terrifying extortionist. The race is on to stop his ambitious scheme - but in this case, appearances can be deceptive.

3. The Golden Dresses by Paul Magrs

Emma hits the heights of fashion, Steed plumbs the very depths.

The ladies of society can't get enough of Madame Zingara's Golden Dresses. Especially now their husbands have gone missing. Steed and Peel look into the world of haute couture to discover the dark secret of this latest craze. Can they pull it off with style?

4. The Norse Code by John Dorney

Steed has the horns of a dilemma, Emma milks her moment.

An agent has gone missing whilst holidaying in the Norfolk Broads. With an American nuclear bomb being stored in the region, Steed and Peel can't take any risks. But the last thing they expect to find on their boating trip is a Norse longboat. What are Vikings doing in East Anglia?

REVIEWS

'It’s very late night on Channel 4 in 1982 again (oh alright, early evening in 1966 for those who weren’t three or less at the time), as the Bowler Hat and Leather Booted pair make a very welcome return in this excellent opener. 9/10' - Sci-Fi Bulletin

'Now excuse me whilst i furl my brolly, crack open a bottle of Bollinger 1934 and award this exceptional box set 10/10 - Mrs Peel, were needed and with this sort of quality I hope that Wadham & Poulet are needed for a VERY long time.' - Planet Mondas

'Steed is suave, Peel is an action hero, fully capable of besting any number of petty thugs, and life is sunny afternoons, open top cars and enjoyment. Happy days!' 5/5 - Cultbox

'The whole thing is… Well, it’s simply astounding. And that’s that.' 10/10 - Mass Movement

The Avengers: The Comic Strip Adaptations Volume 06
Big Finish production
Release date: March 2022

Cast

Julian Wadham (John Steed)
Olivia Poulet (Emma Peel).

Written by: Roland Moore, Sarah Grochalam, John Dorne
Director: Samuel Clemens

6.1 Seven Deadly... Assassins by Roland Moore
Steed and Mrs Peel are on a cruise ship guarding a jewel, trapped with seven assassins who are after the gem... or are they?

6.2 Stand and Deliver by Sarah Grochala
Steed and Mrs Peel face a group of Highwaymen, and encounter a variety of different forms of espionage on their way. And they also have to be alert, as there is a spy at work within the organisation.

6.3 You Won't Believe Your Eyes by John Dorney
In the English countryside, strange things are afoot, with sightings of dinosaurs, polar bears and lions. Steed and Mrs Peel go on the trail of a potential weapon... but will their eyes deceive them?