Mrs Peel Day

28th September 2025

It’s Mrs Emma Peel Day!

Today marks 60 years since Mrs Peel first debuted on British television in September 1965.

On the 28th of September 1965, audiences were introduced to Diana Rigg as Emma Peel in the first episode of the new series of “The Avengers” called “The Town of No Return”.

To mark the occasion, throughout August & September, Art & Hue has been celebrating the cultural impact Dame Diana Rigg made as Mrs Peel globally. Influencing fashion, martial arts & cars, she inspired, and continues to inspire, many with her portrayal of the smart, strong, and fully independent female spy Emma Peel.

The Avengers Titles Pop art by Art & Hue

The international influence of Diana Rigg as Emma Peel should not be underestimated. A strong and powerful woman on TV, who took on evil henchmen with karate chops and matched Steed’s wit, it’s no wonder that Emma Peel was a positive role model for young girls and adult women the world over, at the time of broadcast and to this day.

Airing first on the Rediffusion London and Scottish Television channels on September 28th 1965 at 8pm, the fourth series had new iconic theme music by Laurie Johnson and a new title sequence.

To mark 60 years of Mrs Emma Peel, Art & Hue has added a new RGB colourway of the Titles pop art prints inspired by “The Avengers” title sequence featuring Diana Rigg & Patrick Macnee.