Read more about John Steed at: Wikipedia Official Site: itv John Steed is a fictional character, played by Patrick Macnee, on the British series The Avengers and The New Avengers. Steed was a secret agent working for an unnamed branch of British intelligence. He was teamed with a variety of partners, including Dr. David Keel (1961), Cathy Gale (1962–1964), Emma Peel (1965–1968), Tara King (1968–1969), Purdey, and Mike Gambit (both 1976–1977). One of Steed's trademark was his impeccable dress, often consisting of a stroller with Bowler (or Coke) and everpresent umbrella. Steed's umbrella, with its distinctive whangee handle, was known for containing a sword, though there were other versions, including one that featured a sound recorder and one with a camera hidden under the handle for covert photography ("The Cybernauts"). (The swordstick featured in the title sequence was made by venerable English umbrella maker James Smith & Sons.) The bowler was metal plated and very hard, it could stop bullets and knock down opponents.
John Steed has not been a contender in any CBUB matches.
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