Some people count PANDORA among their least favorites, but I give it high marks for trying a different approach, and for a good Brian Clemens story with a wonderful ending. This is not a story about a criminal mastermind, or a Russian spy, or a sinister plot by or against rich British businessmen. "The Ministry" only plays a tangential part, because it was a chance meeting in the office that drew Tara into a plot to dupe a rich old man. I won't give away any other plot points, so that you can savor them yourself in the proper order. There's a wonderful supporting cast, including Avengers favorite Julian Glover, the prissy James Cossins, and the half-mad John Laurie. As icing on the cake, composer Laurie Johnson created two new themes for this episode: a melancholy harmonica theme to represent the Great War, and a wistful "love theme" for the mysterious PANDORA.
Review of Pandora
