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| The Sentimental Agent | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Leslie Harris |
| Starring | Carlos Thompson John Turner Burt Kwouk Clemence Bettany |
| Theme music composer | Ivor Slaney |
| Composers | Ivor Slaney Edwin Astley |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Leslie Harris |
| Producer | Harry Fine |
| Cinematography | Brendan J. Stafford |
| Running time | 49 mins |
| Production company | ATV |
| Distributor | ITC Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 4:3 35mm film B/W |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | 28 September – 21 December 1963 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Man of the World |
The Sentimental Agent is a television drama series spin-off from Man of the World. It was produced in the United Kingdom in 1963 by Associated Television and distributed by ITC Entertainment. It stars Carlos Thompson as Argentinian Carlos Varela, a successful import-export agent based in London.
The series ran for 13 one-hour monochrome episodes. Some of the episodes were edited into a feature film Our Man in the Caribbean released in 1962.
Plot
Now based in London, Varela’s company takes him into unusual and sometimes dangerous situations. Impeccably dressed, cigar smoking and using his wit, ingenuity, and charm, which would often involve a damsel in distress. Assisted by Chin, a resourceful Chinese manservant, and Miss Carter, an ultra-efficient secretary.
Later episodes introduced Bill Randall, a businessman, who became the boyfriend of Miss Carter and then an employee of Varela.
Cast and characters
By Fair use, Link, John Turner, Clemence Bettany, Carlos Thompson, and Burt Kwouk
- Carlos Thompson as Carlos Varela
- Burt Kwouk as Chin Sung
- John Turner as William (Bill) J. Randall
- Clemence Bettany as Miss Suzy Carter
Carlos Thompson did not appear in production episodes 110, 111, 112, and only briefly at the beginning and end of 113.
Guest stars included: Warren Mitchell, Diana Rigg, Imogen Hassall, Patrick Troughton, Ann Bell, Carol Cleveland, Annette Andre, and Donald Sutherland.
Music
The series’ theme music, “Carlos’ Theme”, was written by Ivor Slaney who was also the director of incidental music using some musical cues of Edwin Astley
The Les Reed Sound – Carlos’ Theme
Graham Dalley Dozen – Carlo’s Theme
Johnny Keating – Carlos’ Theme
Graham Dalby & The Grahamophones – Carlos’ Theme
Manuel And The Music Of The Mountains – Carlos Theme
James Wright & His Orchestra – Carlos Theme
Filmed on location and at Shepperton Studios
Airdate is for ATV London. ITV regions varied date and order.
Production number is of the Network DVD order.
| Episode# | Prod # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101 | “All That Jazz” | Charles Frend | Julian Bond | 28 September 1963 |
| 2 | 102 | “The Beneficiary” | John Paddy Carstairs | Julian Bond | 5 October 1963 |
| 3 | 103 | “Express Delivery” | Charles Frend | Lindsay Hardy | 12 October 1963 |
| 4 | 104 | “Never Play Cards with Strangers” | John Paddy Carstairs | Julian Bond | 19 October 1963 |
| 5 | 105 | “May the Saints Preserve Us” | Charles Frend | Patrick Campbell | 26 October 1963 |
| 6 | 108 | “Meet My Son, Henry” | John Paddy Carstairs | Lindsay Hardy | 2 November 1963 |
| 7 | 107 | “A Little Sweetness and Light” | Harold French | Tudor Gates | 9 November 1963 |
| 8 | 110 | “The Height of Fashion” | Charles Frend | Peter and Betty Lambda | 16 November 1963 |
| 9 | 109 | “A Very Desirable Plot” | Harry Booth | Brian Clemens | 23 November 1963 |
| 10 | 111 | “Finishing School” | Harry Fine | Peter and Betty Lambda | 30 November 1963 |
| 11 | 106 | “The Scroll of Islam” | John Paddy Carstairs | Jack Davies | 7 December 1963 |
| 12 | 112 | “Not Quite Fully Covered” | Charles Frend | Leslie Harris and Roger East | 14 December 1963 |
| 13 | 113 | “A Box of Tricks” | Harold French | Ian Stuart Black | 21 December 1963 |
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