Sapphire & Steel charted the efforts of two mysterious ‘agents’, named Sapphire (Joanna Lumley) and Steel (David McCallum), as they were given a number of ‘assignments’. featuring everything from a faceless man and a vengeful soldier, to living nursery rhymes and a time-trapped motorway cafe.
The series was innovative, intelligent and terrifying, and it has stayed in the memories of all who saw it.
In this guide, Richard Callaghan delves into the six televised ‘assignments’ and finds out what made them tick. He explores the continuity and background to the show, and gives all the facts and figures as well as a critical commentary. The show’s spin-off books and audio adventures are also discussed and reviewed.
192pp. 6×9 paperback book.
ISBN 978-1845838690
ORIGINAL COVER:
ISBN 978-1-84583-032-8
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard Callaghan was terrified of Sapphire & Steel as a child and set out to write a book hopefully to reflect what he regarded as an outstanding television programme. Based around the West Midlands area, he can occasionally be seen studying Media.
Rodney Lee –
I just wanted to drop you a note to say how much I enjoyed recently reading the Sapphire & Steel guidebook you published. As a long-time fan of the show, it was a treasure trove of information and insight. I found it very well researched and well written with the analyses of each story being a highlight in teasing out the implications of every little detail. Also, the cover was perfectly designed in conveying the creepiness of the series while (I presume) not being able to feature any of the leading cast. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for publishing such a great book and I know it will be one I’ll return to frequently over many years. Keep up the good work!