Overture

Season 1, Episode 1, Aired
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A retired judge who regrets those criminals he had to let get away arranges for Brett and Danny to meet, and then gets them arrested so that they have the choice of either helping him out in his fight against crime or staying in jail. Their first assignment is to locate an heiress by her heart-shaped birthmark.moreless
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    • Trivia

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      • The show's theme tune was the work of one John Barry, who was an established composer largely thanks to his work on the James Bond films. Edit
      • Brett Sinclair's Aston Martin registration plate bears the initials BS1. Edit

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      • Basil Dearden, the director of this opening episode, had died in a road accident before it was first aired. Edit
      • Music: "Gotta Get Away" by Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch. Edit
      • We get first sight of the Persuaders' first choice of ride. Brett cruises in an Aston Martin DBS synonymous with British motoring whilst Danny takes to the road with in a Ferrari Dino 246GT, another trinket for a playboy. Edit

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      • Fulton: Well, they'll kill us. They have to kill us. Brett: Oh, I thought there might be something serious. Edit
      • Danny: Boy, I should have taken that guns and just… Brett: Why didn't you? Danny: Well, I'm a coward. Edit
      • Brett: Would you do one big favour for me? Danny: Fix the brakes on your car? Edit

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