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Two spies acquire intelligence about a secret missile base and intend to forward the information to the opposite side via an individual known as Captain Caruso. Steed and Mrs Peel are tasked with locating Caruso in order to intercept the transfer.

"The Bird Who Knew Too Much" is an episode of the television programme listed simply as a programme of the episode genre. It forms part of the series that follows the adventures of its central characters, Steed and Mrs Peel. The story begins when two spies acquire details concerning a covert missile installation. Their intention is to relay this sensitive information to the opposite side, and they plan to do so through an intermediary known as Captain Caruso. The captured data about the hidden base becomes the focal point of the episode’s intrigue. Steed and Mrs Peel are tasked with tracking down Captain Caruso, the conduit for the spies’ planned hand‑over. Their assignment places them directly in the path of the clandestine operation, as they must locate the man before the exchange can take place. The episode unfolds around the duo’s pursuit, highlighting the tension inherent in trying to intercept a secretive transfer of intelligence. Their investigation drives the narrative forward, keeping the audience aware of the high stakes surrounding the undisclosed missile base and the potential fallout should the information fall into the wrong hands.