Ivor Slaney – The Sentimental Agent

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By programme screen shot, Fair use, Link

The Sentimental Agent
Created byLeslie Harris
StarringCarlos Thompson
John Turner
Burt Kwouk
Clemence Bettany
Theme music composerIvor Slaney
ComposersIvor Slaney
Edwin Astley
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerLeslie Harris
ProducerHarry Fine
CinematographyBrendan J. Stafford
Running time49 mins
Production companyATV
DistributorITC Entertainment
Release
Original networkITV
Picture format4:3 35mm film B/W
Audio formatMono
Original release28 September –
21 December 1963
Chronology
Preceded byMan 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

Sentimental Agent cast.JPG
By Fair use, Link, John Turner, Clemence Bettany, Carlos Thompson, and Burt Kwouk

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 MitchellDiana RiggImogen HassallPatrick TroughtonAnn BellCarol ClevelandAnnette 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

Carlos' Theme

Graham Dalley Dozen – Carlo’s Theme

Graham Dalley Dozen – Carlo's Theme

Johnny Keating – Carlos’ Theme

Carlos' Theme

Graham Dalby & The Grahamophones – Carlos’ Theme

Carlos' Theme

Manuel And The Music Of The Mountains – Carlos Theme

Carlos' Theme

James Wright & His Orchestra – Carlos Theme

James Wright & His Orchestra * Carlos Theme * Sentimental Agent

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 #TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal airdate
1101“All That Jazz”Charles FrendJulian Bond28 September 1963
2102“The Beneficiary”John Paddy CarstairsJulian Bond5 October 1963
3103“Express Delivery”Charles FrendLindsay Hardy12 October 1963
4104“Never Play Cards with Strangers”John Paddy CarstairsJulian Bond19 October 1963
5105“May the Saints Preserve Us”Charles FrendPatrick Campbell26 October 1963
6108“Meet My Son, Henry”John Paddy CarstairsLindsay Hardy2 November 1963
7107“A Little Sweetness and Light”Harold FrenchTudor Gates9 November 1963
8110“The Height of Fashion”Charles FrendPeter and Betty Lambda16 November 1963
9109“A Very Desirable Plot”Harry BoothBrian Clemens23 November 1963
10111“Finishing School”Harry FinePeter and Betty Lambda30 November 1963
11106“The Scroll of Islam”John Paddy CarstairsJack Davies7 December 1963
12112“Not Quite Fully Covered”Charles FrendLeslie Harris and Roger East14 December 1963
13113“A Box of Tricks”Harold FrenchIan Stuart Black21 December 1963

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