Emma Peel also switched from the black leather catsuits established by Honor Blackman's Cathy Gale to softer designer tracksuits designed by Pierre Cardin.
Diana Rigg in "The Avengers: A Touch of Brimstone", Associated British Productions
That first season of The Avengers continues to be hugely influential Chris Claremont directly lifted from the secret society episode "A Touch[...]
Cathy Gale Archives
Before Emma Peel, there was Cathy Gale, played by Honor Blackman, who was, in fact, the first action heroine in movies and television Now that the series is available to stream on Prime, you can follow the evolution of the show and see how much it changed.
Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale in "The Avengers", ITV
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