Close Up (UFO)
"Close Up" is the eleventh episode aired of the first series of "UFO" - a 1970 British television science fiction series about an alien invasion of Earth. The screenplay was written Tony Barwick and the director was Alan Perry. The episode was filmed between 29 September to 9 October, 1969 and aired on the ATV Midlands on 16 December 1970. Though shown as the eleventh episode, it was actually the thirteenth to have been filmed.
Gabrielle Drake
Drake first gained wide attention for her portrayal of Lieutenant Gay Ellis in the 1970 science fiction television series "UFO", in which her costume consisted of a silver suit and a purple wig. In the series, the character of Lt. Gay Ellis is the commander of the SHADO Moonbase, which is Earth's first line of defence against invading flying saucers. Drake appeared in roughly half the 26 episodes produced, leaving the series during a break in the production to pursue other acting opportunities.