After learning her trade as theatre actress, Dame Diana Rigg, who has died at the age of 82, became a household name overnight by playing Emma Peel in The Avengers in the 1960s. She appeared in 51 ...

Her favorite film was Theatre of Blood (1973) Given her extensive credits, it may be surprising to some that Diana Rigg's ...

Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg formed a hugely popular partnership ... Rigg left The Avengers after two series to return to her first love, the theatre, with the Royal Shakespeare Company - despite ...

Dame Diana Rigg starred alongside George Lazenby in the sixth James Bond film series, Her Majesty's Secret Service. Although her action-packed role as Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo saw her marry the ...

From the BBC archives, before their talents were recognised by royal decree, the early work and career defining moments of Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Diana Rigg and Helen Mirren. Show more Today ...