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thwart
09-10-2020, 10:43 AM
Went from adolescent with the hots for her in the Avengers way back in the 1960's :rolleyes: to appreciating her role (alongside her daughter Rachael Stirling) in the recent 'Detectorists' series on PBS.

A life well lived.
GregL
09-10-2020, 10:51 AM
Sigh... another part of my youth dies. First Honor Blackman, now Diana Rigg. Two of my favorite 1960s British actresses gone in 2020. Yet another bad mark on this year.

Greg
cmg
09-10-2020, 11:03 AM
yep, similar sentiments. Wouldn't miss an episode of the Avengers when she was on it. Love the kicks.
yinzerniner
09-10-2020, 11:06 AM
Still the best Bond girl ever. RIP to a true legend.
echappist
09-10-2020, 11:19 AM
Went from adolescent with the hots for her in the Avengers way back in the 1960's :rolleyes: to appreciating her role (alongside her daughter Rachael Stirling) in the recent 'Detectorists' series on PBS.

A life well lived.

RIP, Dame Riggs.

Interesting you mention her daughter. I first became aware of Dame Riggs through the role she did with her daughter on Doctor Who

Of course, my wife would say, she was much sassier throwing shades on Game of Thrones
Elefantino
09-10-2020, 07:32 PM
The best Bond girl. After all, he married her.

:fight:
makoti
09-10-2020, 11:03 PM
I remember my dad crushing on her on the Avengers. Have to admit, I saw his point. Godspeed, Mrs Peel.
Buzz
09-10-2020, 11:03 PM
https://youtu.be/ve9N9oaXU18
OtayBW
09-11-2020, 07:37 AM
RIP Mrs. Peel..............
thwart
09-11-2020, 08:39 AM
https://youtu.be/ve9N9oaXU18

Thanks! Brings back memories...

Great music choice as well.
maj
09-11-2020, 08:54 AM
The best Bond girl. After all, he married her.

:fight:

My thoughts exactly.
Steve in SLO
09-11-2020, 10:03 AM
I was a young lad in England when the Avengers was on BBC. What a great series. Thanks for that video. I especially like where she takes down the Boris Johnson look-alike at about 1:25.
mcteague
09-11-2020, 10:31 AM
The first crush in my childhood I can ever remember was Diana Rigg as Emma Peel. Set the standard in my mind for strong, smart women. Sort of the prototype for Ellen Ripley.

Tim
Hindmost
09-11-2020, 11:18 AM
Wow, I forgot how influential those old Avenger programs might have been on a young mind. That a character could be darned attractive, kick-ass, and not take themselves too seriously.
OtayBW
09-11-2020, 12:31 PM
The first crush in my childhood I can ever remember was Diana Rigg as Emma Peel. Set the standard in my mind for strong, smart women. Sort of the prototype for Ellen Ripley.

TimNever (consciously) thought about it that way, but yeah, I think you're right on target.
From a Wiki: Peel is a strong heroine; she is rarely defeated in fights and is capable of rescuing Steed if he is in trouble. She is a master of martial arts and a formidable fencer. A certified genius, she specialises in chemistry and other sciences.
WOW! I wonder if she has any sisters? ;)
NHAero
09-11-2020, 03:06 PM
There's something about English women named Emma :)
Emma Pooley for instance!

Never (consciously) thought about it that way, but yeah, I think you're right on target.
From a Wiki: WOW! I wonder if she has any sisters? ;)