The Stochastic Game
Ramblings of General Geekery

More first impressions on The Avengers: we know that Emma Peel, played by the forever wonderful Diana Rigg, is everybody’s favourite, but her predecessor, Cathy Gale, played by Honor Blackman, is super awesome too! And probably even more groundbreaking for the time!

Steed and Gale having a toast, with Gale showing a rare smile. Apparently the showrunners told Blackman to smile as little as possible, because Gale isn't supposed to like Steed! Steed is supposed to be annoying!
A signed picture of Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale.
Cathy Gale in a full leather outfit. Emma Peel got that from Gale, it seems! Gale was supposed to know Judo, and so Blackman had to learn it. She did most of her own fighting, and had trouble with her wardrobe. That's when she decided to wear leather, and that decision seems to have had long-term repercussions all the way to the present with characters like Black Widow!

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