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Thunderbirds S1E21 — The Duchess Assignment
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Thunderbirds•Season 1•Episode 21

The Duchess Assignment

6.8/10 · 178 votesFeb 17, 196650 min

Ranked #24 of 26 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Lady Penelope's friend, the Duchess of Royston, agrees to sell an expensive painting.

Directed byDavid Elliott
Written byMartin Crump
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Peter Dyneley

Peter Dyneley

Jeff Tracy (voice)

Shane Rimmer

Shane Rimmer

Scott Tracy (voice)

Matt Zimmerman

Matt Zimmerman

Alan Tracy (voice)

David Graham

David Graham

Gordon Tracy / Brains (voice)

David Holliday

David Holliday

Virgil Tracy (voice)

Ray Barrett

Ray Barrett

John Tracy (voice)

Sylvia Anderson

Sylvia Anderson

Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)

Christine Finn

Christine Finn

Tin-Tin Kyrano (voice)

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Martin Crump

Writer

David Elliott

David Elliott

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Duchess Assignment" is episode 21 of Thunderbirds season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 178 votes, ranking #24 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by David Elliott and written by Martin Crump, it aired on February 17, 1966.

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