Episode
The Avengers: The Gravediggers
Overview
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?
Details
- Series
- The Avengers
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 1965-10-09
Episode context
The Gravediggers is Episode 2 in Season 4 of The Avengers. It aired on 1965-10-09.
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