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The Champions
Series titles superimposed on cast in front of Lake Geneva
Genre
Created byDennis Spooner
Monty Berman
Starring
Theme music composerTony Hatch
Composers
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes30
Production
ProducerMonty Berman
Production companyITC Entertainment
Original release
NetworkITV
Release25 September 1968 (1968-09-25) –
30 April 1969 (1969-04-30)

The Champions is a British espionage thriller, science fiction and occult detective fiction adventure television series. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company and consists of 30 episodes broadcast in the UK on ITV during 1968–1969.[1] The series was broadcast in Canada on CTV and the US on NBC, starting in summer 1968.[2]

Plot

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Agents Craig Stirling, Sharron Macready and Richard Barrett work for a United Nations law enforcement organisation called 'Nemesis', based in Geneva. Barrett is a codebreaker, Stirling a pilot and Macready a recently widowed scientist and doctor.

In the pilot episode, the team is escaping by air from a spying mission in China. Their stolen plane, damaged by gunfire during the getaway, crashes in the Himalayas. They are rescued by the residents of Shangri-La, an advanced civilisation living secretly in the mountains of Tibet, who save their lives, granting them enhanced abilities, including extrasensory powers to communicate with one another over distances (telepathy) and to foresee events (precognition), enhanced versions of the ordinary five senses, and intellectual and physical abilities reaching the fullest extent of human capabilities.[2][3]

Many stories feature unusual villains, such as fascist regimes from unspecified South American countries, Nazis (a common theme of ITC 1960s and 1970s TV, in part owing to both the writers and the domestic audience having been of the war generation) or the Chinese. The villains' schemes often threaten world peace; Nemesis' brief is international, so the agents deal with threats transcending national interests. The main characters have to learn the use of their new powers as they go along, keeping what they discover secret from friend and foe alike. Each episode begins with a close-up shot of a map, showing the region in which the story is to take place, followed by a teaser sometimes prefaced by stock footage; this is followed by the title sequence. Immediately following that is a post-title vignette, in which one or more of the Champions demonstrates exceptional mental or physical abilities, often astonishing or humiliating others. In one example, Stirling participates in a sharpshooting contest. In another, Macready's car is blocked in, two laughing passing drunks try to lift it out but she goes round to the other side and pulls it out of the parking space one-handed. Paradoxically, the narration during these often-public demonstrations usually mentions the need to keep the powers a secret. The narration involved in these particular scenes is spoken by American-born actor David Bauer, who also appeared as a foreign-accented villain in the episode "The Experiment".

The only other series regular is the Champions' boss, Tremayne. He does not know that his agents have special abilities, although he does ask innocent questions about just how on their missions they managed to carry out certain tasks about which their reports were vague.

Cast

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William Gaunt, Stuart Damon and Alexandra Bastedo

Main cast

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Guests

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Production

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The Champions was created by Dennis Spooner and its episodes were written by individuals who had worked on other British spy series, including The Avengers and Danger Man. An unfilmed script originally intended for Danger Man was used for one episode.

The series was produced by Monty Berman, who had co-produced The Saint, Gideon's Way and numerous B movies of the 1950s. Berman used many of the same writers, directors and crew on other ITC series, including Department S, Jason King, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and The Adventurer.

Owing to budget constraints, many sets were reused: three episodes were set on a submarine and three in the Arctic. Stock footage was often used. As with other ITC productions, much of the exterior action took place in and around the studio lot – in the case of The Champions, around Associated British Studios in Elstree, England. For at least one episode, "Desert Journey", foreign filming did take place, but with a second unit, and extras standing in for the main cast.

The theme music of the series was written by Tony Hatch, with Albert Elms and Edwin Astley supplying incidental music.

Episodes

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No Title Writer Director UK airdate
1 "The Beginning" Dennis Spooner Cyril Frankel 25 September 1968
The three Nemesis agents recover from a plane crash in the Tibetan mountains to find their injuries healed. In the course of the episode, they learn they have had new abilities bestowed on them by their rescuers, people from an ancient civilisation, and have to evade capture from the Chinese military.
With Felix Aylmer, Burt Kwouk, Joseph Fürst
2 "The Invisible Man" Donald James Cyril Frankel 2 October 1968
The agents investigate a plot to steal the gold reserves of a bank in the City of London.
With Peter Wyngarde, Aubrey Morris, Basil Dignam, James Culliford, Steve Plytas, David Prowse
3 "Reply Box No. 666" Philip Broadley Cyril Frankel 9 October 1968
The agents are sent to the Caribbean to investigate a newspaper advert asking for "a parrot that speaks Greek", which Tremayne has worked out is a signal for participants in an undercover operation.
With Anton Rodgers, George Murcell, George Roubicek, Imogen Hassall, Niké Arrighi
4 "The Experiment" Philip Broadley Cyril Frankel 16 October 1968
Sharron is sent undercover to a training establishment in which a scientist is using new techniques to produce agents who have the same level of abilities as the Champions. Nemesis is interested in the organisation because one of its graduates has tried to break into a military establishment and steal secrets.
With David Bauer, Nicholas Courtney, Philip Bond, Russell Waters, Madalena Nicol, Allan Cuthbertson, Caroline Blakiston, David Swift (Uncredited).
5 "Happening" Brian Clemens Cyril Frankel 23 October 1968
Sharron, Craig and Tremayne are in Australia observing a nuclear test. Meanwhile, Richard is trapped at ground zero with amnesia, trying to stop the men who are attempting to sabotage the test.
With Jack MacGowran, Michael Gough, Grant Taylor, Bill Cummings
6 "Operation Deep Freeze" Gerald Kelsey Paul Dickson 30 October 1968
Craig and Richard are sent to Antarctica to investigate an unexplained nuclear explosion, and discover that an unnamed South American country is using the territory to develop its own nuclear weapon.
With Patrick Wymark, Robert Urquhart, Peter Arne, Walter Gotell, George Pastell, Martin Boddey, Alan White, Derek Sydney, Dallas Cavell, Michael Godfrey
7 "The Survivors" Donald James Cyril Frankel 6 November 1968
The trio are sent to investigate the possibility that caches of guns have been left in Austria by the SS, and end up discovering a secret Nazi hideout in the local iron mines, complete with surviving Nazis who think the Second World War is still going on.
With Clifford Evans, Donald Houston, Bernard Kay, Stephen Yardley, John Tate, Frederick Schiller
8 "To Trap a Rat" Ralph Smart Sam Wanamaker 13 November 1968
Using Sharron as a decoy, the agents investigate a drug-running racket in London.
With Kate O'Mara, Guy Rolfe, Edina Ronay, Michael Standing, John Lee, Michael Guest
9 "The Iron Man" Philip Broadley John Moxey 20 November 1968
This was one of the more comedic episodes. The trio are detailed to guard the former dictator of a small South American country, La Revada, who is living in exile in the South of France. This is because some of his political opponents are planning to assassinate him, which would destabilise the political situation in the region. El Caudillo (as the former dictator insists on being called) turns out to be a vainglorious, not-very-intelligent womaniser who likes to prove that he is superior to everyone around him.
With George Murcell, Patrick Magee, Steven Berkoff
10 "The Ghost Plane" Donald James John Gilling 27 November 1968
The Champions investigate a mysterious 'ghost plane' which is both faster than anything else in the air and of unknown origin.
With Andrew Keir, Dennis Chinnery, Tony Steedman, John Bryans, Hilary Tindall, Derek Murcott, Paul Grist
11 "The Dark Island" Tony Williamson Cyril Frankel 4 December 1968
The Champions are sent to investigate a tropical island where visitors have a history of disappearing. Coming on shore in two parties, they discover and thwart an international conspiracy to threaten world peace.
With Vladek Sheybal, Alan Gifford, Ben Carruthers, Andy Ho
12 "The Fanatics" Terry Nation John Gilling 11 December 1968
An unknown organisation is assassinating international leaders. Richard, posing as a convicted traitor, is sent to infiltrate the organisation and try to bring it down from within.
With Donald Pickering, Julian Glover, Gerald Harper, Barry Stanton
13 "Twelve Hours" Donald James Paul Dickson 18 December 1968
The Champions are assigned to escort an Eastern European head of state, Drobnic, on his visit to Britain. During a dive in a Scottish loch, their submarine is sabotaged and Drobnic is injured. Richard and Sharron are forced to face down a mutiny within the crew, who want to surface and save their lives; the submarine cannot be allowed to surface if Drobnic is to survive the surgery, which Sharron has performed.
With Mike Pratt, Peter Howell, Henry Gilbert, Rio Fanning
14 "The Search" Dennis Spooner Leslie Norman 1 January 1969
After a nuclear submarine is stolen by ex-Nazis who are determined to use it to continue the war, the Champions are tasked with hunting it down.
With Joseph Fürst, John Woodvine, Reginald Marsh, Gábor Baraker
15 "The Gilded Cage" Philip Broadley Cyril Frankel 8 January 1969
After burglars break into Nemesis headquarters to access information on Richard, Craig is assigned to monitor him. Richard, however, allows himself to be abducted, leaving a message for his colleague. He finds himself imprisoned in a luxurious room (the "gilded cage" of the title), where his captor (John Carson) threatens him that, unless Richard can decipher a code, a young woman, Samantha (Jennie Linden), will be killed.
With John Carson, Jennie Linden, Tony Caunter, Clinton Greyn, Vernon Dobtcheff
16 "Shadow of the Panther" Tony Williamson Freddie Francis 15 January 1969
Whilst on holiday in Haiti, Sharron investigates a plot to brainwash important figures in the worlds of politics, science and business, apparently orchestrated by a local sorcerer, Damballa. Richard and Craig become involved later, only to discover that Sharron has apparently been discovered by the plotters and brainwashed herself.
With Zia Mohyeddin, Donald Sutherland, Tony Wall, Hedger Wallace, Christopher Carlos, Tania, Kenneth Gardnier
17 "A Case of Lemmings" Philip Broadley Paul Dickson 22 January 1969
The trio are sent to investigate when several Interpol agents commit motiveless suicide. They discover that an Italian-American gangster forms the only connection between the agents, and set up a sting in which Craig threatens him, so as to discover his methodology.
With Edward Brayshaw, John Bailey, Jeanne Roland, Michael Graham, Michael Slater, Olive McFarland, Jacques Cey, Madge Brindley
18 "The Interrogation" Dennis Spooner Cyril Frankel 29 January 1969
Craig is captured after a mission in Hong Kong and held in a cell where he is subject to interrogation by various cruel means. The unnamed interrogator (Colin Blakely) wants information about Craig's last mission. Despite nearing breaking point, Craig escapes the room, only to find he is at Nemesis headquarters; the interrogator is a member of Nemesis internal security, charged with finding out how Craig completed his last mission (his report had been less than clear at certain points, which were where his powers had come into play). Tremayne halts the investigation over the interrogator's protests, but the episode ends with Craig expressing bitterness towards his colleagues for their failure to intervene. All of the three are unhappy with Tremayne as well, owing to his part in the interrogation.
With Colin Blakely

This episode was unusual for featuring only one extra set (though it included flashbacks to earlier episodes) and for focusing mostly on one character. The last episode in the syndication package, it was intended to be the season finale; the characters are left with little if any mutual trust, which is not reflected in any other episodes.

19 "The Mission" Donald James Robert Asher 5 February 1969
The trio investigate an operation run by an ex-Nazi doctor who is providing plastic surgery, and hence future anonymity, for international criminals. Craig and Sharron go undercover as an Italian gangster and his moll; however, Richard is forced to move in and masquerade as a vagrant, in order to provide a matching blood group for them (because vagrants provide the raw biological material for the operation).
With Dermot Kelly, Anthony Bate, Patricia Haines, Paul Hansard, Robert Russell, Harry Towb
20 "The Silent Enemy" Donald James Robert Asher 12 February 1969
The Champions are sent on a mission to recreate the journey of a submarine, which came into port with all of its crew dead from unknown causes.
With Paul Maxwell, Marne Maitland, Esmond Knight, James Maxwell, David Blake Kelly, Rio Fanning
21 "The Body Snatchers" Terry Nation Paul Dickson 19 February 1969
Barrett, tipped off by a journalist contact, investigates a project in the Welsh countryside that is experimenting with freezing people at the point of death so that they can be revived once medical technology is advanced enough to help them.
With Bernard Lee, Philip Locke, Ann Lynn, J. G. Devlin, Gregory Phillips, Christina Taylor, Fredric Abbott, Talfryn Thomas
22 "Get Me Out of Here!" Ralph Smart Cyril Frankel] 26 February 1969
The agents rescue an eminent female scientist who has returned to her home country and been detained against her will by the dictatorship that runs it. This government wants her to do her work there, in order to gain reflected prestige from her medical discoveries.
With Frances Cuka, Philip Madoc, Eric Pohlmann, Anthony Newlands, Godfrey Quigley, Ronald Radd, Norman Florence, Ricardo Montez
23 "The Night People" Donald James Robert Asher 5 March 1969
Richard and Craig investigate Sharron's disappearance while on holiday in Cornwall and come across rumours of witchcraft. This turns out to be a cover for an entirely different undertaking.
With Terence Alexander, Adrienne Corri, Walter Sparrow, Michael Bilton, Jerold Wells, David Lodge, Frank Thornton, Anne Sharp
24 "Project Zero" Tony Williamson Don Sharp 12 March 1969
The agents are sent to investigate the disappearance of several eminent scientists—the only link is that all of them have theoretically been seconded to a non-existent "Project Zero". Richard goes undercover as an electronics expert and makes it to the underground base but is discovered and has to pose as a journalist looking for a story. Craig and Sharron are forced to follow him in.
With Rupert Davies, Peter Copley, Maurice Browning, Geoffrey Chater, Jill Curzon, Nicholas Smith, Reginald Jessup, Donald Morley, Jan Holden, John Moore, John Horsley, Eric Lander, Bruce Beeby
25 "Desert Journey" Ian Stuart Black Paul Dickson 19 March 1969
In order to restore stability to a small Middle Eastern principality, the agents kidnap the son of the former Bey (played by Jeremy Brett), who is leading a dissolute life as an exile in Rome. Craig and Sharron fly him into the area but are forced to land due to a sand storm and have to cross the desert (the "journey" of the title) to get him to his destination.
With Jeremy Brett, Roger Delgado, Reg Lye, Henry Soskin, Nik Zaran, David Prowse (uncredited), Peter Madden, Tony Cyrus, Yole Marinelli
26 "Full Circle" Donald James John Gilling 26 March 1969
A spy is captured at a foreign embassy but manages to dispose of the film, hiding what he was doing there. Craig is placed undercover as his cellmate so that he can arrange an escape, take the man with him, and find out who is employing him.
With Patrick Allen, Jack Gwillim, Martin Benson, Gabrielle Drake, John Nettleton, James Donnelly, Lawrence James, Victor Brooks
27 "Nutcracker" Philip Broadley Roy Ward Baker 2 April 1969
After a senior figure in British Intelligence is brainwashed into breaking into his own secure vault (located underneath a tailor's shop) the Champions are sent to test its security and find out what happened.
With Michael Barrington, John Franklyn-Robbins, William Squire, David Langton, John Bown, David Kelsey, Dervis Ward, Robert Mill
28 "The Final Countdown" Gerald Kelsey John Gilling 16 April 1969
Tracking an unrepentant Nazi who has been released after years in prison in East Germany, the Champions become involved in an attempt to stop him from obtaining an ex-Nazi atom bomb.
With Hannah Gordon, Norman Jones, Morris Perry, Derek Newark, Alan MacNaughtan, Basil Henson, Wolf Frees, Michael Lees
29 "The Gun Runners" Gerald Kelsey John Gilling 23 April 1969
This was one of the few episodes that did not feature two stories running side by side. The three agents work on bringing a gunrunner to justice and recovering a consignment of Japanese rifles from the Second World War.
With William Franklyn, Wolfe Morris, Nicolas Chagrin, Paul Stassino, David Lodge, Guy Deghy, Ric Young (credited as Eric Young)
30 "Autokill" Brian Clemens Roy Ward Baker 30 April 1969
Barka (Eric Pohlmann) is using a lethal hallucinogenic drug to brainwash Nemesis agents and use them as assassins. Tremayne is his latest target, leading Craig, Richard and Sharron to work against time to find an antidote. During their investigations, Richard is captured by Barka and subjected to the same treatment; the target he is given to eliminate is Craig.
With Paul Eddington, Eric Pohlmann, Harold Innocent, Bruce Boa, Conrad Monk, Richard Owens, Rachel Herbert

Broadcast

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The series had three repeat runs in the UK across the ITV regions up to 1976, with additional repeats in September–October 1984 and May–August 1985. It was also regularly repeated on ITV's digital channel ITV4 until January 2011.[4] The Champions was broadcast on BBC2 in 1995, at about the time when Gaunt was appearing in the sitcom Next of Kin, and it had at least three further repeat runs after that.

On 7 March 2021, the series began a rerun on Talking Pictures TV.[5] The episode 'Desert Journey' was not screened in this run.

From 4 May 2021, the series was being repeated again on ITV4, the first time in 10 years. It ended on 15 June, with only 27 of the 30 episodes shown (leaving out ‘Desert Journey’, ‘The Gun Runners’ and ‘Autokill’). It was repeated again on ITV4, later in the year, this time showing 29 out of 30 episodes (yet again, leaving out 'Desert Journey'). Rewind TV started showing the series in autumn 2025 (leaving out again ’Desert Journey).

Home media

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Episodes of this series were released on DVD in North America by A&E Home Entertainment (under licence from Granada International Media Limited) and in the UK, where the full series has been released twice, with the most recent edition seeing Damon, Bastedo and Gaunt reunite to provide a commentary for several episodes. (Damon's role on US series General Hospital meant that Bastedo and Gaunt had to be flown to America for it.)[6][7][8]

The series was shown in Italy in the early 1980s in syndication, under the title Tris d'Assi (Three Aces) and, more recently, in the 1990s on Canal Jimmy (Sky) but an Italian DVD collection has never been released because in that country The Champions is an almost forgotten show, remembered only by few loyal fans.

In 2010, Network DVD re-released The Champions: The Complete Series as a complete DVD Region 2 box set of all episodes on nine discs (including the rare 'bookends' version of the first episode). (Additionally, it released the music from the series on three CDs.) [9]

Adaptations

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Legend of the Champions

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In 1983, ITC edited the episodes "The Beginning" and "The Interrogation" into Legend of the Champions, a feature-length film intended for overseas markets.[8]

ITC had released several such films before (notably with The Persuaders!)! however, in this case, the two episodes were not simply joined, but substantially re-edited. "The Interrogation" formed the framing story; its original broadcast form some flashback sequences (mainly from "The Beginning") had been used. These were expanded to contain almost the whole of the earlier episode. Additionally, new credits were filmed, not using any of the original actors but instead their photographs, taken at the time of the original production.

A plot change was the renaming of a character from the original version of "The Beginning" to accommodate a plot device in "The Interrogation". In "The Interrogation", Craig Stirling is ostensibly being quizzed on a character called Julius Retford, who remains unseen. For the film, the opening credits explicitly identify Retford as the character who in "The Beginning" was named Ho Ling (played by Ric Young). This allows the germ warfare theme of "The Beginning" to interlink with the sequences in "The Interrogation". Confusingly, in the end credits, Young is credited as playing 'Ho Ling', a name never used in the film version.

This release credited Stuart Damon as the star, with Alexandra Bastedo and William Gaunt receiving co-star credits. This was partly because Damon was a familiar face in U.S. daytime television by this time, and partly because "The Interrogation" is essentially a two-hander between Damon and Colin Blakely, with the rest of the regular cast appearing only briefly.

Legend of the Champions was released on DVD as part of the Network box-set.

Note: 'Bookend' sequences were shot for the first episode "The Beginning" showing Richard Barrett (William Gaunt) recording the story onto a tape recorder in Tremayne's office; this was done so that the episode could be shown out of order on repeat runs without causing any continuity problems. Both sequences were included as extras on the Network DVD box set.

Film

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In November 2007, it was reported that Guillermo del Toro would produce and write a film adaptation of The Champions for United Artists.[10] In 2008, Christopher McQuarrie was signed to co-write and co-produce the film.[11] del Toro later stated that Tom Cruise had been attached to it.[12]

In 2021, it was announced that Ben Stiller would star in and direct a feature film adaptation with Cate Blanchett co-starring. The film would be produced by New Republic Pictures, ITV Studios America and Dirty Films.[13]

Ultimately, nothing came of these film projects.

Books

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Paperbacks based on the TV series include:

  • The Sixth Sense is Death. By John Garforth. London: Hodder Paperbacks, 1969 (a novelisation of the episodes "The Beginning" and "The Experiment")[14]
  • Lavage de Cerveau. By Pierre Salva. Paris: Presses de la Cité, 1977[15]

Comic strip

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A Champions comic strip ran in City Magazine's Joe 90 Top Secret comic from the first issue (#1, 18 January 1969) until its cancellation with #34 (6 September 1969). They also had a story in the Joe 90 Top Secret Annual 1969.

References

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is a British / adventure television series consisting of 30 colour episodes, each approximately 49 minutes in length, produced by for broadcast on the ITV network from 25 September 1968 to 30 April 1969. The series follows secret agents Craig Stirling (), Richard Barrett (), and Sharron Macready (), operatives of the fictional international organization , whose plane crashes in the en route from a mission in . Rescued and enhanced with superhuman abilities—including superior strength, speed, accelerated healing, and telepathic communication—by a hidden, advanced civilization descended from , the trio returns to duty employing their powers covertly against global threats while grappling with the moral imperatives imposed by their benefactors. Produced under the supervision of ITC founder and producer , The Champions exemplified the company's signature style of high-production-value adventure programming, filmed largely at with extensive location shooting in and to evoke international intrigue. Amid the post-James Bond spy mania of the , it marked the first British television series to feature superheroic protagonists, blending detective elements with Cold War-era plots involving villains, scientific menaces, and undertones. Despite efficient production—episodes completed in just over a week amid demanding schedules—the show achieved cult status for its optimistic heroism and visual flair, though it received mixed contemporary reviews and no second season due to shifting tastes toward grittier formats.

Premise

Core Concept and Powers

The Champions centers on three international secret agents—Craig Stirling, an American; Richard Barrett, a British operative; and Sharron Macready, a British agent—who work for , a United Nations-affiliated intelligence organization headquartered in , . While returning from a mission in , their aircraft crashes in the , where they are rescued and healed by members of a hidden, advanced Tibetan civilization resembling the mythical . This enigmatic group, led by an elderly man and a young woman, endows the agents with extraordinary abilities before sending them back to civilization, tasking them with safeguarding global peace against threats that conventional forces cannot counter. The agents' powers, derived from this intervention, are portrayed as enhancements to rather than overt feats, emphasizing subtlety and integration into narratives. Core abilities shared among the trio include , enabling long-distance mental communication and mind-reading in proximity; heightened sensory perception, such as exceptional hearing and vision; rapid healing from injuries that would incapacitate ordinary individuals; and enhanced physical resilience to withstand extreme trauma, including falls, poisons, and environmental hazards. Individual variations exist: Sharron Macready demonstrates for anticipating events and for manipulating objects remotely, while Richard Barrett exhibits superior strength and athleticism, and Craig Stirling relies more on intuitive telepathic insights. These powers are inconsistently depicted across episodes, often invoked selectively to resolve plot dilemmas without dominating the action, reflecting the series' blend of spy thriller conventions with restrained elements. The enhancements impose no explicit limitations or costs, such as energy drain, allowing the agents to operate autonomously while maintaining secrecy about their origins to avoid scrutiny from superiors.

Narrative Structure

The episodes of The Champions adhere to a formulaic structure typical of espionage adventure series, featuring self-contained stories that prioritize suspenseful plotting over serialized arcs. Each installment opens with the establishment of a discrete global threat, such as a heist, plot, or scientific experiment gone awry, often framed within Cold War-era intrigue or criminal enterprises. This inciting incident prompts the activation of the protagonists—Craig Stirling, Richard Barrett, and Sharron Macready—who receive mission directives from their superiors in , setting the stage for covert operations across varied locales depicted via of exotic or urban settings. The core narrative unfolds through an investigative phase, where the trio employs disguises, , and interpersonal deduction to uncover conspiracies, mirroring procedural spy narratives while integrating their Himalayan-granted enhancements—, , , and heightened senses—sparingly to avoid exposure or narrative contrivance. Powers typically manifest in pivotal moments, such as of allies in peril or feats of endurance during escapes, underscoring the series' blend of realism and restrained supernaturalism rather than overt superheroics. Escalation builds via escalating obstacles, including pursuits, betrayals, or technological hazards, with recurring motifs like missions or Nazi remnant villains heightening tension through physical and intellectual challenges. Climaxes converge on direct confrontations, resolved through coordinated action sequences emphasizing the agents' over individual heroics, often culminating in the dismantling of the threat without broader geopolitical fallout. Endings reinforce thematic consistency—loyalty, justice, and —while resetting the status quo for , with minimal carryover beyond occasional character banter or organizational continuity. This episodic format, produced under ITC's high-concept mandate, delivered 28 stories across a single 1968–1969 season, balancing visual spectacle with procedural efficiency.

Cast and Characters

Main Cast

The principal roles in The Champions are filled by as Craig Stirling, as Sharron Macready, and as Richard Barrett, portraying three secret agents who acquire superhuman abilities following a plane crash near a Tibetan . These characters form the core team operating under the covert organization , leveraging their enhanced strength, , and healing powers to thwart international threats. Stuart Damon, born Stuart Michael Zonis on February 5, 1937, in , New York, embodies Craig Stirling, the American-born operative distinguished by his physical vigor and leadership in field operations. Damon's performance marked his breakthrough in British television, where Stirling's decisive action complements the team's dynamics, though he later returned to the for a long-running role in . Damon passed away on June 29, 2021. Alexandra Bastedo portrays Sharron Macready, the British team member with a background in scientific expertise, contributing analytical skills alongside her amplified abilities. Bastedo, born March 9, 1946, in Toronto to English parents, began acting in her teens and became synonymous with the role, which highlighted her as a poised female lead in espionage adventures. She died on January 12, 2014. William Gaunt plays Richard Barrett, the intellectually oriented British agent with prior experience as a codebreaker, emphasizing strategic and linguistic talents within the trio. Gaunt's depiction underscores Barrett's calmer demeanor, balancing the group's more impulsive elements during missions.

Recurring and Guest Roles

Anthony Nicholls portrayed Commander W.L. Tremayne, the authoritative director of the Nemesis secret service organization, who dispatches the protagonists on their missions and coordinates operations from headquarters. Tremayne's role emphasized bureaucratic oversight and occasional ethical dilemmas, appearing in numerous episodes to frame narratives or provide logistical support, though not in every installment. The series employed a rotating roster of guest actors for episodic villains, allies, and victims, often drawing from British television talent to depict international threats ranging from criminal syndicates to scientific experiments. Notable among these was Donald Sutherland's appearance as David Crayley in the episode "," where his character probes anomalous events linked to the agents' enhanced abilities. Other prominent guests included as the menacing Anderson in "The Fanatics," a story involving a subversive , and as Croft, alongside Donald Pickering as Colonel Banks, in the same episode's conspiracy plot. These one-off roles contributed to the show's variety, with actors like recurring in minor capacities across different characters such as Nikko or El Gaudillo, but without a consistent persona.

Production

Development and Commissioning

The Champions was conceived by screenwriter Dennis Spooner and producer as an series blending spy thriller conventions with powers, featuring three agents enhanced by a hidden Tibetan civilization following a plane crash. Spooner, experienced in scripting adventure and fantasy programs such as and Thunderbirds, developed the core premise to introduce multiple protagonists—including a prominent female lead—contrasting with ITC's earlier single-hero formats like The Saint. Berman and Spooner aimed to render the "incredibility credible" by grounding superhuman abilities in a mystical origin rather than scientific gadgets, marking an evolution from prior ITC productions that emphasized technological . The series was commissioned by , the production company founded by , who specialized in financing action-adventure shows for ITV broadcast and lucrative overseas sales, particularly to American networks. Grade, renowned for instinctive greenlighting of series based on pitches, approved a full run of 30 color episodes, each approximately 49 minutes, to capitalize on the global demand for escapist spy-fi content amid the late spy genre boom. Production commenced under Berman's oversight in 1967, with filming wrapping by late that year, though transmission delays occurred until September 1968 due to marketing and scheduling factors. This commissioning reflected ITC's strategy of producing self-contained, export-oriented packages, prioritizing visual spectacle and formulaic storytelling over serialized narratives to suit international syndication.

Filming and Locations

Principal photography for The Champions occurred primarily at in , , , using the newly constructed TV stage block comprising stages 7, 8, and 9. Production began in early 1967 under , completing all 30 episodes that year before the series aired in 1968. Each episode was shot in just over a week, with cast members on set for up to 13 hours daily, reflecting the rapid pace typical of ITC productions. Exterior location filming took place across to capture urban and rural scenes. Key sites included , Imperial Court on Prince Albert Road, Zoo, and High Street. Additional locations featured Quarry in for action sequences, such as a precipice scene in the episode "A Case of Lemmings," and 1255 High Road in Whetstone, doubling as the Nemesis headquarters in . Westminster areas were also used for episodes requiring cityscapes. The opening title sequence incorporated footage of the lead actors positioned in front of , , prominently featuring the fountain, to evoke an international espionage atmosphere. This location choice aligned with the series' premise of globe-trotting agents, though most narrative action remained studio-bound or UK-based due to budgetary constraints.

Technical Aspects and Effects

The series was filmed on 35 mm color negative stock using a spherical cinematographic process, resulting in a 1.33:1 suitable for television broadcast of the era. Episodes were printed on and recorded in mono sound, with production primarily at in , , utilizing soundstages such as 8 and 9 (each measuring approximately 97 feet by 77 feet) for interior scenes. Location filming incorporated practical outdoor shots across and other international sites to depict the agents' global missions, often supplemented by for establishing shots of distant locales, a common ITC Entertainment technique to evoke an expansive, jet-setting scope without excessive on-location costs. Special effects were deliberately restrained to emphasize credibility over spectacle, aligning with the series' aim to portray abilities as subtle extensions of human potential rather than overt fantasy. The protagonists' powers—, enhanced strength, speed, and —were typically conveyed through implication, close-up reaction shots, or narrative cuts rather than elaborate visuals; for instance, telepathic communication lacked glowing auras or energy effects, relying instead on expressions and to suggest mental links. Practical effects handled occasional demands, such as crashes or explosions, under technicians like Sydney Pearson, but the production avoided slow-motion enhancements, signature audio cues, or dramatic lighting shifts during power usage to prevent undermining the realism. This minimalist approach extended to the opening Himalayan sequence, where the plane crash and mystical rescue were depicted via model work and matte paintings, though specifics remain limited in production records. Action sequences featured professional stunts performed by specialists including Rocky Taylor and Bill Sawyer, who executed fights, chases, and falls to showcase the characters' physical enhancements without digital augmentation, given the pre-CGI era. While some effects, like rudimentary for aerial or destructive scenes, appear dated today, contemporary practical techniques and —such as dynamic tracking shots during pursuits—contributed to the series' . The overall technical restraint supported the narrative's focus on moral and strategic dilemmas over visual extravagance, distinguishing it from more effects-heavy ITC contemporaries like Thunderbirds.

Episodes

Production and Airing Order

The 30 episodes of The Champions were produced by during 1967, with principal filming at in , , and additional location shoots in the , , and other European sites to depict international settings. Production adhered to ITC's model for action-adventure series, completing the entire run under producer before any transmission, allowing for polishing including for the protagonists' abilities. Scripts were developed by creators Dennis Spooner and , emphasizing self-contained stories with minimal serialization beyond the shared origin. Episodes were coded sequentially as C/DCW/4001 through C/DCW/4030, with "The Beginning" (4001) serving as the pilot establishing the agents' empowerment in the , and "Autokill" (4030) as the final installment. In the , ITV's ATV network aired the series weekly from 25 September 1968 ("The Beginning") to 30 April 1969 ("Autokill"), largely following production order but with select swaps, such as "The Invisible Man" and "Reply Box No. 666" exchanging positions early in the run to optimize pacing or availability. This order prioritized the origin episode upfront, though bookend sequences were added to "The Beginning" for potential later placement in reruns. International distribution varied; in the United States commenced with "To Trap a Rat" in June 1968, bypassing the pilot and presenting episodes in a non-chronological sequence suited to syndication demands, which disrupted the intended power-origin context for initial viewers. Such rearrangements were common for exported ITC shows to accommodate network slots, though broadcasts preserved closer fidelity to production intent.

Episode Summaries and Themes

The Champions consists of 28 standalone episodes, each centering on the agents thwarting threats, assassinations, or doomsday plots through their superhuman capabilities, including enhanced strength, speed, , and rapid recovery. The series aired weekly on ITV from September 25, 1968, to April 30, 1969, with plots blending tensions, scientific hubris, and occasional elements. Recurring themes emphasize the moral imperative to wield extraordinary powers for global stability, often pitting the protagonists against totalitarian villains, unethical experimenters, and ideological extremists. Nazi remnants and fascist dictators appear frequently as antagonists, as in "The Survivors" (November 6, 1968), where the agents uncover hidden weapons and a deranged in Austrian mines, and "The Final Countdown" (April 30, 1969), involving a Nazi scheme to detonate an atomic bomb in a German lake to provoke nuclear war. These narratives reflect ITC tropes of confronting Axis holdouts, underscoring themes of unresolved wartime evil and the agents' role in preventing resurgence. Scientific overreach and mind control experiments form another core motif, highlighting risks of tampering with human potential outside the agents' ethically guided enhancements. In "" (October 16, 1968), Sharron confronts rival superhumans created by Dr. Glind's domination scheme, testing the limits of her abilities. Similarly, "" (March 12, 1969) involves infiltrating a rogue fission gun project luring scientists, culminating in aerial to neutralize the weapon. Such stories explore causal dangers of unchecked innovation, contrasting the Tibetan civilization's benevolent augmentation with villainous perversions. Espionage and sabotage plots dominate, often featuring nuclear threats or infiltrations amid rivalries. "Operation Deep-Freeze" sees Craig and Richard rescuing scientists from Antarctic captivity by a blackmailing , aided by Sharron's , while "The Search" (January 1, 1969) tracks Nazi-seized submarines armed with nuclear devices targeting . Episodes like "Happening" (October 23, 1968) depict memory loss and races against dirty bombs in remote deserts, illustrating the agents' vulnerabilities despite their powers. Supernatural and psychological elements add variety, probing the boundaries between and . "Shadow of the Panther" involves voodoo rituals in zombifying dignitaries, requiring the team's intervention to revive Sharron, while "The Night People" uncovers masked as in . "The Interrogation" isolates Craig in psychological torment, forcing reliance on internal resilience without overt power displays, reinforcing themes of personal fortitude. These arcs, though less frequent, tie back to the series' Himalayan origin, evoking untapped ancient wisdom amid modern perils.

Broadcast and Distribution

United Kingdom Premiere

The Champions premiered on the ITV network in the United Kingdom on 25 September 1968, with the debut episode titled "The Beginning". Produced by ITC Entertainment under Lew Grade, the espionage adventure series featured secret agents Richard Barrett, Craig Stirling, and Sharron Macready, who gain superhuman abilities following a plane crash in the Himalayas. The initial broadcast aired in select ITV regions, reflecting the network's decentralized structure where regional franchises like Associated Television (ATV) and Thames Television handled local transmissions. Subsequent episodes followed a weekly schedule, typically in evening slots, though exact timings varied by region due to ITV's independent company model. The full 30-episode run concluded transmissions across the network by 30 April 1969, with the finale "Autokill". No nationwide simultaneous premiere occurred, as was standard for ITV programming in the era, but the series achieved consistent scheduling in major markets, contributing to its exposure during the 1968–1969 television season.

International Release

The series premiered internationally prior to its full rollout, beginning with an Australian broadcast on February 5, 1968, in . This early release exemplified ITC Entertainment's practice of prioritizing lucrative export markets for its adventure series. In the United States, The Champions debuted on on June 10, 1968, airing during the summer schedule as part of the network's lineup of imported British programming. The show filled a slot for action-oriented content, running episodes through the season amid competition from domestic series, though it achieved moderate viewership without becoming a ratings standout. Canada followed with a on the CTV network in summer 1968, aligning closely with the U.S. rollout to capitalize on cross-border audience overlap. saw its television debut in 1969, where the series was distributed in a dubbed format typical for European syndication of English-language imports. ITC's global distribution efforts extended the series to additional markets through syndication, though specific premiere dates beyond these primary regions remain sparsely documented; the program's espionage-thriller elements facilitated in diverse territories, contributing to its in subsequent reruns.

Home Media and Availability

The complete series of The Champions was first released on DVD in the by Network Distributing in 2004, comprising all 30 episodes across multiple discs with bonus materials including interviews and production notes. Subsequent reissues by Network occurred in 2006 and 2010, featuring remastered episodes, optional subtitles, and enhanced packaging such as slipcovers, with the 2010 edition specifying a nine-disc set in PAL format for region 2 playback. In the United States, A&E issued partial volumes between 2002 and 2004, such as Set 1 covering 15 episodes across four DVDs, but these were limited releases without the full series. No official Blu-ray edition of the complete series has been released as of 2025, though individual episodes or fan compilations appear on region-free USB media players compatible with DVD/Blu-ray hardware. Digitally, the series is available for streaming on platforms including via Amazon Channel in the and (with ads or premium subscription) in the , where episodes can be watched on-demand. Purchase options include digital downloads on Amazon Video, with season passes or full series bundles offered since at least 2010. Availability may vary by region due to licensing, and physical DVDs remain import-dependent for non- markets, often requiring region-free players.

Reception

Initial Critical Response

Upon its premiere on ITV in September 1968, The Champions faced widespread derision from British television critics, who frequently lambasted ITC Entertainment's output for its perceived formulaic storytelling, reliance on , and blend of with elements. Reviewers condemned the series' premise of agents empowered by Tibetan monks as implausible and juvenile, with one contemporary assessment highlighting episodes that "reach a peak of pure awfulness which is downright enjoyable if you switch off your brain." British critics, often skeptical of ITC's commercial, export-oriented productions aimed at American audiences, viewed the show as emblematic of declining standards in adventure television, prioritizing spectacle over narrative depth. In the United States, where broadcast the series starting in the summer of 1968, initial responses echoed similar disdain, with outlets decrying it as "unbelievably bad" for its contrived plots and uneven pacing. American reviewers, accustomed to more grounded spy thrillers, found the integration of abilities and themes jarring and underdeveloped, contributing to lackluster ratings in its off-season slot. Despite this critical consensus, the series' visual flair and action sequences occasionally drew qualified praise for their production values, though such positives were overshadowed by broader dismissals of its escapist fantasy. Overall, the initial press framed The Champions as a low point in genre television, reflecting a between critical and audience appetite for pulp adventure.

Viewer Ratings and Popularity

During its original broadcast on ITV from September 1968 to 1969, The Champions achieved modest viewership, hampered by inconsistent regional scheduling and a delay in transmission by Thames Television until November 1969 to accommodate color broadcasting, while other regions aired episodes in black and white earlier. Poor marketing, with production completed by late 1967 but held back until interest in series had somewhat waned, contributed to underwhelming domestic figures. Critics in the dismissed the series as "unbelievably bad" and a "peak of pure awfulness," reflecting its unconventional blend of spy thriller and elements, which clashed with prevailing tastes. In the , aired only 10 episodes in a low-viewership summer slot in , leading to quick cancellation and limited exposure. Internationally, the series found greater success, distributed to over 60 countries and becoming one of ITC Entertainment's stronger exports outside the and markets. This global reach fostered a dedicated fanbase, evidenced by retrospective acclaim and cult status, with modern viewer aggregates rating it 7.5/10 on based on over 1,500 user votes. The enduring appeal is further indicated by strong home media performance, such as the complete series DVD averaging 4.7/5 stars from hundreds of reviews.

Retrospective Analysis and Criticisms

Upon its initial broadcast in , The Champions faced sharp criticism from British and American reviewers, who dismissed it as "unbelievably bad" and "a peak of pure awfulness," reflecting broader skepticism toward ITC Entertainment's output and the series' blend of with overt superhero elements, which struck contemporaries as excessively American and implausible. Poor scheduling, including a delayed premiere until November 1969 to accommodate color transmission, contributed to low viewership figures and limited its early impact. In retrospective analyses, the series has achieved cult status, particularly through repeats on ITV and BBC2 in the 1980s and 1990s, which introduced it to new audiences and highlighted its enduring entertainment value despite production constraints. Modern appraisals praise its jaunty tone, well-matched cast— as the suave Craig Stirling, as the analytical Richard Barrett, and as the glamorous Sharron Macready—and intelligent scripts from writers like , Ralph Smart, and , which occasionally deliver exceptional tension and innovative use of superhuman abilities, as in episodes like "The Interrogation." Shot on film with a conservative visual style, it maintains a timeless aesthetic in stronger installments, positioning it as a pioneering British television effort that influenced later programs. Criticisms persist regarding its dated production values, including rudimentary and slower pacing that may challenge contemporary viewers, alongside uneven writing that yields formulaic plots, repetitive motifs like submarine chases or Nazi antagonists, and underutilization of the protagonists' enhanced powers beyond basic enhancements. The low budget curtailed spectacular action, while Sharron Macready's often passive role exemplifies gender dynamics, rendering some narratives muddled or predictable. Nonetheless, the series is rarely deemed dull overall, with its cheerful framework sustaining appeal for fans of period television.

Legacy and Influence

Cultural and Genre Impact

The Champions blended thriller conventions with and elements, introducing abilities—such as enhanced strength, , and rapid healing—to protagonists in a British television context, thereby pioneering the "spy-fi" hybrid subgenre. This fusion distinguished it from contemporaneous series like The Avengers, which relied on gadgetry and wit rather than overt superpowers, and positioned The Champions as the first British TV series to feature superheroes, reflecting an American comic-book influence amid the cultural fascination with enhanced humans post-space race advancements. Produced in color by for global syndication, the series achieved significant international export success, airing in the United States, , and prior to its UK debut on ITV from September 1968 to April 1969, capitalizing on the post-Bond spy boom while incorporating fantastical tropes that foreshadowed 1970s action-adventure formats. Its 30-episode run influenced ITC's subsequent productions, such as Department S (1969–1970), by emphasizing stylish, location-shot adventures with genre-mixing narratives that prioritized visual spectacle over rigid realism. Over time, The Champions garnered cult status for embodying 1960s telefantasy aesthetics, including spiritual undertones from the agents' Himalayan enlightenment origin and comic-inspired action sequences, which resonated with audiences seeking escapist hybrids amid Cold War-era spy saturation. Retrospective analyses highlight its role in expanding British TV's genre boundaries, though its domestic delay and lack of a second season limited broader immediate influence compared to ITC peers like The Prisoner.

Modern Reappraisals and Fandom

In contemporary assessments, The Champions is frequently regarded as a of British television, valued for its fusion of thriller conventions with elements, including abilities derived from a Tibetan civilization. Retrospective analyses praise the series' imaginative storytelling, stylish direction by ITC regulars such as , and its optimistic portrayal of international cooperation against global threats, positioning it as an underrated entry in the spy-fi genre despite its single-season run. User-generated evaluations underscore this reappraisal, with the series holding a 7.5 out of 10 rating on from 1,560 votes as of 2025, where reviewers commend its escapist adventures, charismatic leads, and episodic variety ranging from mysteries to intrigue. Recent video essays, such as a 2025 retrospective labeling it a "retro TV classic," highlight its enduring appeal as a "one-season wonder" that captures the era's blend of and action, often comparing it favorably to contemporaries like The Avengers. Fandom persists through dedicated online resources, including fan-edited s detailing plots, character backstories, and production trivia, which sustain engagement among enthusiasts of vintage ITC programming. editions, notably the complete 30-episode DVD set released in multiple regions, have amassed strong consumer approval, averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 550 Amazon reviews, reflecting demand for remastered access to its formulaic yet inventive narratives. The series enjoys periodic reruns on niche broadcasters like , prompting 2024 discussions on platforms such as where viewers described it as a highlight of retro programming schedules, evoking for its Himalayan origin mythos and agency dynamics. Broader appreciation occurs in online forums for 1960s cult TV and ITC series, where fans debate its strengths over similar shows like Department S, though it lacks standalone conventions and remains a subset interest within vintage communities.

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