Avengers Kilted Episode Again

[andyfg]

I ordered the episode where all the men are kilted (Castle De'ath). What a treat! I remember watching the Avengers as a boy in the 1960s. This edition is as fresh as ever. What is added fun is to see all the different kilted men, casual formal, different types of kilt jackets etc. Kilt worn invariably to the top of the knee. When casual no belts are worn.

Now last time we went around this, I asked about McSteed's tartan and all we talked about was Dianna Rigg! But I am now more intrigued than ever about the tartan. It is clearly a nice "tank", but the sett looks a bit strange to my eyes. It does not appear to be the same in warp and weft. From the back it looks as if it is pleated to stripe, with the downward stripes somewhat hidden. But it seems the same on the front apron. The down stripes are either not there or very faint and not as strong in color as the cross stripes.

Now it may be the way it looks on TV, but I remain curious. What is that tartan? (And if we go back to Emma Peel, then I just give up!)

Anyway, I thoroughly recommend it.

[MacWage]

To get to his point:

Has ANYONE seen a COLOR pic of the tartan??

By nature, tartan is hard to ID in Black and white, unless it is in tonal grays. I REALLY want to see a color pic (I've been told they exist).

[Martin]

Glad to hear you got the full episode Andy.

In relation to Steed's tartan, there is some speculation on that subject at this website http://theavengers.tv/forever/peel1-5.htm

It seems the name McNee is associated with the MacGregor clan, and that the tartan Steed wears in the episode was chosen for that reason, i.e. MacGregor.

Incidentally, have you spotted the continuity error as Steed pops out to do a bit of fishing?

For those that missed the original post containing the link to a clip from the episode, here it is again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLg0JcqAE1A

[andyfg]

Glad to hear you got the full episode Andy.

In relation to Steed's tartan, there is some speculation on that subject at this website http://theavengers.tv/forever/peel1-5.htm

It seems the name McNee is associated with the MacGregor clan, and that the tartan Steed wears in the episode was chosen for that reason, i.e. MacGregor.

Incidentally, have you spotted the continuity error as Steed pops out to do a bit of fishing?

For those that missed the original post containing the link to a clip from the episode, here it is again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLg0JcqAE1A

Thanks Martin. MacGregor does look the tartan in a comparison. Who knows MacNee may have worn his own kilt? The continuity error is a good one! Nice Argyle jacket becomes sweater. Good spot.

[freddie]

I've had a look at some stills from the film and I think it may be the red Haig tartan (called 'Haig Commercial' in the World Register). The sett certainly looks the same and red would reproduce like this in black and white. It is similar to MacGregor but not quite the same. MacGregor has three broad green stripes with a thin white line running along the central one, however Haig has two bold black stripes with a white line, guarded by black (ie: edged by black), running between the black stripes, just like the tartan of Steed's kilt. Also the solid red square is larger in the Haig tartan than MacGregor, as appears to be the case here.

[freddie]

I've just watched the movie clip and the broad stripes don't look black as they did in the stills I looked at earlier. So my appologies, I now think that it is MacGregor after all.

[andyfg]

I've just watched the movie clip and the broad stripes don't look black as they did in the stills I looked at earlier. So my appologies, I now think that it is MacGregor after all.

Part of the problem is the kilt looks different in different shots. No apology needed!

[morrison]

I just looked at some of the other clips in addition to the one linked to and it happened again. I got all misty eyed reminiscing and thinking back to the times in my heart of days long passed, Cool Thank friends !

[Blu (Ontario)]

The kilt episode notwithstanding, The Avengers was one of the (there were many) great classics to come out of the British entertainment industry.

A number of American productions have their roots based on British shows.

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