Sapphire & Steel, Assignment 3
by P. J. Hammond (ITV, 1981)
Joanna Lumley (Sapphire) and David McCallum (Steel) return for six more episodes of atmospheric, paranormal mystery and suspense. Much rests on the close but edgy dynamic between the two, as the evil force turns out on this occasion to be… somewhat unbelievable.
The Goodies Ep. 1: The Big Ben Theory
by Gareth Gwynn & John-Luke Roberts; dir. Dirk Maggs (Audible, 10 October 2019)
The Goodies are dusted off in audio form to tackle some of today’s social and political crises. Though occasionally breaking the fourth wall into ISIHAC territory, the script is largely faithful in reproducing that zany spirit of old. Guest villain: Joanna Lumley.
Sapphire & Steel, Assignment 1
by P. J. Hammond (ITV, 1979)
A darkly lit, suitably disconcerting introduction to time agents Sapphire (Joanna Lumley) and Steel (David McCallum), spoiled somewhat by the performances of two child actors in support and a haunted house plot that furthers its otherworldly atmosphere at the expense of coherence.