Somebody is trying to interfere with Britain's early warning radar; every radar station bar one reported that an attack was underway! That one is in Cornwall and, by no coincidence, Steed has an option to buy a plot of land overlooking the site. He has also been invited to a New Year's fancy dress party aboard a train. As the passengers board the train at Paddington they are divided; Steed is amongst those sent to the club car. As the train gets underway they enjoy themselves but one who tries to walk to the other end of the train is promptly knocked unconscious. The train then draws to a halt and those in the club car soon realise that the rest of the train has gone leaving them stranded at a disused station miles from anywhere. Things are no longer fun. As they talk it becomes apparent that each of them must attend a meeting the following day; a meeting concerning the purchase of land in the same area of Cornwall. Somebody clearly doesn't want them to be able to buy it. Soon one of their number is dead and a mysterious character wearing a robe and cowl is lurking around the station. As they realise one of their number is probably the killer paranoia starts to increase.
This is an impressive episode which early on reminded me of 'The Superlative Seven', one of my favourite episodes of the later Diana Rigg era. The central plot was interesting and the characters at the party suitably intriguing; especially when it became obvious that one of them was the perpetrator rather than a potential victim which one was far from obvious. 'Robin Hood' was always fast to accuse others, but we'd seen him knocked out early on; 'Cat Girl' seemed a little too attracted to Steed; the 'Victorian Policeman' had a gun and anybody who dresses as Napoleon is suspicious! Not mentioning the robed figure. As the story progresses it seems that suspicion is being pointed at each of them. The reason the people have been brought together isn't immediately obvious but those paying attention will notice one mentioning plans to buy an old station in Cornwall. The cast do a fine job; most memorable being Leonard Rossiter's performance as 'Robin Hood' and Anneke Wills's 'Pussy Cat' helped more than a little by her sexy costume! Her seductive behaviour towards Steed is a delight to watch. The story ultimately comes to a very satisfactory conclusion. Overall I'd say this is one of the best 'Cathy Gale' episodes that I've seen.
This is an impressive episode which early on reminded me of 'The Superlative Seven', one of my favourite episodes of the later Diana Rigg era. The central plot was interesting and the characters at the party suitably intriguing; especially when it became obvious that one of them was the perpetrator rather than a potential victim which one was far from obvious. 'Robin Hood' was always fast to accuse others, but we'd seen him knocked out early on; 'Cat Girl' seemed a little too attracted to Steed; the 'Victorian Policeman' had a gun and anybody who dresses as Napoleon is suspicious! Not mentioning the robed figure. As the story progresses it seems that suspicion is being pointed at each of them. The reason the people have been brought together isn't immediately obvious but those paying attention will notice one mentioning plans to buy an old station in Cornwall. The cast do a fine job; most memorable being Leonard Rossiter's performance as 'Robin Hood' and Anneke Wills's 'Pussy Cat' helped more than a little by her sexy costume! Her seductive behaviour towards Steed is a delight to watch. The story ultimately comes to a very satisfactory conclusion. Overall I'd say this is one of the best 'Cathy Gale' episodes that I've seen.
