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The New Avengers•Season 1•Episode 4

The Midas Touch

6.8/10 · 141 votesNov 12, 197650 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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The terrific trio come up against Professor Turner, a scientist with a lust for gold, and his protege Midas, whose touch is deadly.

Directed byRobert Fuest

Written byBrian Clemens

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Cast3

Patrick Macnee

John Steed

Gareth Hunt

Mike Gambit

Joanna Lumley

Purdey

Crew4

Brian Clemens

Writer

Michael Reed

Director of Photography

Graeme Clifford

Editor

Robert Fuest

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Midas Touch" is episode 4 of The New Avengers season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 141 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Robert Fuest and written by Brian Clemens, it aired on November 12, 1976.

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