''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

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and distributed by

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. The series ran for 13 one-hour monochrome episodes. Some of the episodes were edited into the feature film ''Our Man in the Caribbean'' (1962).

Plot

The series stars Carlos Thompson as Argentinian Carlos Varela, a successful import-export agent based in London. 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

* Carlos Thompson as Carlos Varela * Burt Kwouk as Chin Sung *

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as Bill Randall *Clemence Bettany * * * as Miss Suzy Carter Carlos Thompson did not appear in production episodes 110, 111, 112, and only briefly at the beginning and end of 113. Guest stars included:

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, Imogen Hassall,

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, Ann Bell,

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, Annette Andre, and

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Episode list

Filmed on location and at

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Airdate is for ATV London. ITV regions varied date and order. Production number is of the Network DVD order.

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. Slaney released "Carlos' Theme" as a single in September 1963 on the HMV record label, as did Johnny Keating in January 1964 on the Piccadilly label, but neither version reached the charts.

DVD release

Network released the 13 episodes on

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in April 2010.The Sentimental Agent
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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sentimental Agent, The 1963 British television series debuts 1963 British television series endings 1960s British drama television series British crime television series British television miniseries Television series by ITC Entertainment ITV television dramas Television shows produced by Associated Television (ATV) British English-language television shows Black-and-white British television shows