Interviews and press on the actor who played Mike Gambit. (Back to Articles and Interviews)

Mike Richardson, author of the fantastically comprehensive Avengers compendium Bowler Hats and Kinky Boots, kindly offered some personal insights from meeting the late Gareth Hunt.

• Students in Bowen Play: The Times, April 6, 1968, p. 19, Michael Billington, England.
• Section Nine: Royal Shakespeare Company program for a production of a play that joined the RSC's 1973/74 London season on January 23, 1974.
• Duck Song: The Times, February 6, 1974, p. 9, Irving Wardle, England.
• Duck Song: Plays and Players, March 1974, pp. 3, 6, 20, 34-35, Helen Dawson, England.
• A New Face Stirs Up Downstairs...: Daily Express, October 5, 1974, p. 12, James Thomas, England.
• An Expert Archer is Gareth Hunt: Source unknown, 1975, page unknown, author unknown, England.
• A Humble Footman Who Got To The Top: Daily Express, November 15, 1975, p. 12, James Murray, England.
• Gareth’s Delayed Opening Gambit: Source unknown, 1976, page unknown, Ivan Waterman, England.
• Gareth Hunt: Casual But Classy: Family Scene, 1976, pp. 68-69, Jill Whiffing, England.
• Avenger Hunt Behind Bars!: Paper unknown, 1976, page unknown, Tim Ewbank, England.
• Assorted small clippings about Gareth: Sources unknown, circa 1976, pages unknown, authors unknown, England.
• ‘When I have to kick down a door the hinges aren’t screwed to the frame’: Source unknown, 1976, page unknown, Rex King, England.
• Gareth Cops A Star Part: Titbits, June 3-9, 1976, pages 13, Tim Ewbank, England.
• ‘Girls, Stop Chasing Me’ Says Avenger Gareth Hunt: TV Times, December 9, 1976, pp. 14-16, Ken Roche, England.
• The Letters From Ladies That Bother Gareth: The Sunday Express, December 19, 1976, p. 17, Peter Dacre, England.
• Taking a Gambit!: Jackie, January 1, 1977, page unknown, author unknown, England.
• In Werkelijkheid ben ik niet zo flink (Also available in English): Vrijdag, January 14, 1977, page unknown, Henk van der Meyden, the Netherlands.
• Footnote on Footman: Actor Blames Role for Sexy Status: Sunday News: TV Week, February 6-12, 1977, p. 57, author unknown, USA.
• Gareth Hunt: Ik Ben Gambit Helemaal Niet (Also available in English): Story, February 11, 1977, pp. 28-29, number 6, author unknown, Belgium.
• Gabby Talks to Gareth Hunt: OK, March 12, 1977, p. 2-3, Gabby?, England.
• Star Scene Spotlights Superguy Gareth Hunt: Jinty and Tammy, February 26, 1977, page unknown, author unknown, England.
• Has Success Spoiled Our Gareth?: Woman, April 2, 1977, pp. 10-11, 63, Betty Messenger, England.
• I'm Just Acting Out Other People's Fantasies confesses ‘New Avenger’ Gareth Hunt: Photoplay, April, 1977, pp. 42-43, Sue Clarke, England.
• Selfridges ad: Sunday Telegraph, No. 36, May 22, 1977.
• Opening Gambit: Jackie, No. 720, October 22, 1977, page unknown, author unknown, England.
• Where Does a Man With Style Look for His Clothes?: Telegraph Sunday Magazine, date unknown (circa 1978-1979?), page unknown, Selfridges, England.
• The Sly Footman Who Stepped Up To Gentleman Thug: TV Times Extra TV Super Sleuths, 1978-1979?, p. 24, author unknown.
• Gareth Hunt: A Very Private Guy!: OK, February 11, 1978, p. 12, John Kercher, England.
• A Dream of a Holiday: Emma, May 27, 1978, p. 22, author unknown, England.
• Lunch met een van de Wrekers (Also available in English): publication unknown, October 17, 1978, page unknown, author unknown, the Netherlands.
• Wreker op de Thee (Also available in English): publication unknown, October 17, 1978, page unknown, author unknown, the Netherlands.
• Fighting Nearly Cost Me My Job: Titbits, June 16, 1979, p. 18, Alan Leigh, England.
• Binatone: Advertisement for Binatone walkie-talkies, circa 1980s.
• Gareth Hunt Biography: Thumbanil biography of Gareth's life and work, circa 1980s.
• Gareth's Gear: Daily Express, March 10, 1980, pp. 20-21, David Wigg, England.
• Gareth Hunt Tells: How A Baby Changed My Life: TV Times/Family Scene, January 22, 1981, pp. 65-67, William Hall, England.
• Why Do Louts Always Pick On Me?: Titbits, June 27, 1981, pp. 12-13, Alec Davies, England.
• Gareth Hunt--Gambit, de "Los Nuevos Vengadores"--Y La Cantante Grace Kennedy Y Su Marido, en Marbella Part One and Part Two: Hola, April 10, 1982, p. 126, author unknown, Spain.
• Out of Town: Woman's Weekly, January 5, 1985, pp. 4-6, author unknown, England.
• Gareth Hunt: On Target: Look Who's Talking, April, 1986, pp. 40-43, Dave Rogers, England.
• Gareth Hunt veut retrouver Purdey et Gambit sans Melon ni Bottes de Cuir: publication unknown, circa 1987, pp. 10-11, Isabelle Gaudon, France.
• A Fine Gambit: Starlog, March, 1990, pp. 53-55, 64, Margaret Baroski, England.
• Gareth Hunt Out to Avenge His Out-Dated TV Image: The Toronto Star, September 7, 1991, p. G5, Paula Citron, Canada.
• New Avenger Tired of Old Idea: The Stage, September 14, 1995, p. 25, author unknown, England.
• When Joanna Left Me: Daily Mail, February 26, 1994, p. 27, Lester Middlehurst, England.
• Gareth Hunt Organises A Surprise Wedding For His Love of Ten Years, Amanda, On Paradise Island In The Bahamas: Hello!, May 25, 1996, pages unknown, Tom and Eve Davies, England.
• Adding To An Actor's Collection: South China Morning Post, October 24, 1998, p. 10, author unknown, Hong Kong.
• Gareth Is Revelling As Baddie: Nottingham Evening Post, January 7, 1999, p. 19, author unknown, England.
• Mike Gambit: The Man, the Myth...the Flared Trousers!: Stay Tuned Vol. 3, No. 11, October, 1999, pp. 3-6, Simon Reid, England.
• Gareth Hunt: The Personality Test: Seven Days, 2001, p. S3, Sarah Waterfall, England. (Plus an extra clipping of facts.)
• Gareth Hunt Obituaries: Various newspapers, March 15, 2007, various pages, various authors, England.