OCT NOV ABC in America expresses interest in the series, but only if it is shot on film. DEC American film producer wants to make The Avengers a major motion picture. JAN Offered a role in Goldfinger , Honor Blackman decides to leave the series. The show remains in limbo for seven months while production plans are sorted out. Eventually the property is turned over to Julian Wintle, and Brian Clemens and Albert Fennell become producers.
Casting begins for a new female lead.
Once filming gets under way, it would be nearly a year before the series finally airs. MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT . Elizabeth Shepherd is signed on as Emma Peel . DEC Elizabeth Shepherd is let go. MAY JUNE Australia is interested in the series, but only if 3 episodes are shot on location.