The Saint

The opening instalment of the adventure series sees Roger Moore in the lead. In this episode, Simon works to stop a theatre producer from murdering his third wife, and Shirley Eaton, known from Goldfinger, appears as a prominent guest star.

The Talented Husband is an adventure programme presented as a single episode. It's the opening instalment of a new series that follows the exploits of its central character. The show is billed simply as an episode rather than a full season, positioning it as a stand‑alone adventure. In this inaugural story, the protagonist Simon finds himself racing against time to foil a sinister plot. A theatre producer has devised a scheme to murder his third wife, and Simon steps in to intervene. The tension builds as Simon works to uncover the producer's intentions and prevent the crime before it's carried out. The episode features Roger Moore in the lead role, anchoring the adventure with his performance. Adding a touch of classic cinema, Shirley Eaton appears as a guest star, known to many for her role in Goldfinger. Her involvement brings an extra layer of intrigue to the narrative. As the first episode, it sets the tone for the series, introducing viewers to the style of storytelling and the kind of daring situations the characters will face in future instalments. As a pilot, the instalment establishes the series' adventurous spirit and introduces viewers to the dynamic between Simon and the surrounding characters. With Moore's leading presence and Eaton's cameo, the episode lays the groundwork for the kind of high‑stakes scenarios that will define the show.