What was the name of the character played by Honor Blackman in the British TV series "The Avengers"?

Honor Blackman (22 August 1925 – 5 April 2020) was an English actress, known for the roles of Cathy Gale in "The Avengers" (1962–1964), Bond girl Pussy Galore in "Goldfinger" (1964), Julia Daggett in "Shalako" (1968) and Hera in "Jason and the Argonauts" (1963). She is also known for her role as Laura West in the ITV sitcom "The Upper Hand" (1990–1996).

Dr. Catherine "Cathy" Gale is a fictional character 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.

Gale was born 5 October 1930. 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 to 1964.

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Albeck1994

Player beach hut, John Steed (Patrick Macnee) had six partners in this show's eight-year run: Dr. David Keel (Ian Hendry), Dr. Martin King (Jon Rollason), Venus Smith (Julie Stevens), Mrs. Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Mrs. Emma Peel (Dame Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson) Later in the mid 70s along came sidekicks Purdey (Joanna lumley) and Mike Gambit (Gareth Hunt ) as the new avengers

Richard Ives

I am certain that in the UK she was Emma Peel!

Denise Currie

Albeck1994, I remember my sister nagging my mum to let her have a Purdy hair cut, but her hair was curly and it would not have worked

Denise Currie

Terry Masterson, The original and best in my opinion.

Denise Currie

Agnes Forder, All of the listed options were Steed's sidekick at some point. Joanna Lumley Played Purdey, and created a craze for a haircut she had for the part. Women were going mad for "The Purdy". Linda Thorson a Canadian actress played Tara King.

Agnes Forder

I don't recall seeing any other sidekicks other than Emma Peel. Perhaps we did not get the first few years on this side of the 'pond' that used to happen frequently.