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The Avengers S4E2 — The Gravediggers
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The Avengers•Season 4•Episode 2

The Gravediggers

7.8/10 · 567 votesOct 9, 1965

Ranked #13 of 26 in Season 4•matches the season avg

Discussion

Has the late Dr Marlow's proposed radar-jamming system been tested against British defences? If so, the dead scientist seems to be doing it from his grave. And what's the connection with the local hospital's bizarre operations and a train-crazy philanthropist?

Directed byQuentin Lawrence
Written byMalcolm Hulke
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Patrick Macnee

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John Steed

Diana Rigg

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Emma Peel

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Malcolm Hulke

Malcolm Hulke

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Episode Summary

"The Gravediggers" is episode 2 of The Avengers season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 567 votes, ranking #13 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Quentin Lawrence and written by Malcolm Hulke, it aired on October 9, 1965.

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