The Gerry Anderson Podcast

Mark Stuckey has become well known as the electronics expert on the BBC's hit show, The Repair Shop, but he also has a story to tell about his collaboration with Gerry Anderson that took us all by surprise! Meanwhile, we announce the winner of our recent International Rescues' anthology giveaway! 00:23 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:27 Your Youtube comments 08:53 The Voice Of the Podste...

It's always a pleasure to watch an episode of a classic Gerry Anderson series with someone who was intimately involved in its making, so it was a special treat when the Randomiser - quite unexpectedly - chose an episode of The Protectors to watch with John Cameron. John composed and arranged the incidental music for the series, and he shares a few thoughts and memories as we watch the episode, Len...

This month's very special guest is Oscar nominated composer and arranger John Cameron. John takes us on a journey through his career, from scoring the likes of Ken Loach's Kes and working with Donovan and Hot Chocolate to providing the music for Gerry Anderson's The Protectors! In the meantime, Jamie, Richard and Chris bring you a few snippets of news, pick their top 5 favourite things from Anders...

Author James Swallow joined us this month to tell us all about the upcoming Thunderbirds anthology International Rescues, but he had a much more important job to do - Press the Randomiser button! Luckily, James is familiar with the Randomiser's choice, having been a fan of Space 1999 for many years, and even writing for Anderson Entertainment's novel range. The Full Circle divides opinion among fa...

James Swallow has curated and edited a brand new short story collection featuring many of our favourite authors. International Rescues is part of the Hidden Dangers series of adventures to mark 60 years of Thunderbirds, and you could win a copy! 00:25 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 03:09 Your Youtube comments 06:11 The Voice Of The Podsterons 11:45 James Swallow talks International Rescues...

Our special guest, writer, director and producer Chris Chapman, has fond memories of watching the later Supermarionation series like Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet, so what has the Randomiser chosen for him to watch with Chris and Richard? Supercar of course! But, at least he's introduced to everyone's favourite monkey... Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe whereve...

Chris Chapman is a writer, director and producer with a special interest in the making of vintage tv, so he's the perfect guest for the Gerry Anderson Podcast! Chris details his love for the Anderson genre from Thunderbirds to Terrahawks and updates us on his documentary on The Secret Service. 00:22 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:13 Your Youtube comments 04:40 In Memoriam 07:00 The Voic...

We were so lucky to be joined by Lois Unwin Johnston to watch her father Stanley Unwin in an episode of The Secret Service! Reckoned by some as an underated gem, the series only ran for 13 episodes before being cancelled by the man with the money, Lew Grade. But there is still fun to be had inn watching The Feathered Spies, a tale of espionage, aviation and pigeons! Never Miss An Episode Join the...

This month's podcast is a family affair as we welcome Stanley Unwin's daughter and grandson to the Moxy studio. They share their favourite memories of Stanley, answering questions from our loyal viewers and listeners. What were bedtime stories like in the Unwin household? Who farlolloped on the kitchen floor with no one present? And how did Stanley feel when The Secret Service was cancelled? 00:24...

It's always a thrill when we're joined by an actual cast member to watch an episode of a classic Gerry Anderson series! This month, we were joined by Captain Black himself, Nigel Plaskitt, to watch the Mysteron agent do his very worst. Mercury Falling is a story full of thrills and spills - and even a Fireball Xl5 homage! Just who is blocking the controls of the Mercury shuttle? Who is the unknown...

There are so many strings to Nigel Plaskitt's bow that it's difficult to know where to start! Puppeteer, producer, actor and voice actor, he's brought so many wonderful creations to the world, from Unstoffe in Doctor Who, The Ribos Operation to Pipkins' Hartley Hare and PG Tips' Monkey to several of the muppets! He's best known in the Anderverse for voicing Captain Black in the 2005 CGI remake of...

Vix from Fuzzbox may be intimately connected with Thunderbirds via the band's 1980s hit, International Rescue , but how will she fare with the Randomiser's choice of Fireball XL5? XL5 To H2O is a fishy tale of an aquaphibian on the loose with only the crew of Fireball XL5 to save us! Vix has thoughts on the creature's walk, Professor Matic's eyebrows and how Robert the Robot seems to have a plasti...

Vicki Perks, AKA Vix from We've Got A Fuzzbox And we're Gonna Use It , joins us as our very special guest, to talk all about her Anderson inspirations and Fuzzbox memories. The band's smash hit International Rescue was directly inspired by one of the Andersons' most enduring series and created a cultural moment all its own. But just what does Vix score on the Andermeter, what does the Randmiser ch...

This month's special guest, Jeff Smart, joins us to watch a random episode of a random Gerry Anderson series. The Randomiser has chosen UFO: Timelash, an episode that Jeff has intimate knowledge of through his production of several cast and crew commentaries. And he can even spot things that Chris Dale hasn't noticed! Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you...

A special bonus edition of the Gerry Anderson Podcast, featuring Jeff Smart's behind the scenes footage of the original Nosey Parker Is Go! short film PLUS how he went updating and restoring it for its Bluray release on the Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary boxset! Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts The Randomiser with Chris Dale Help The...

This month's guest, Jeff Smart, was commentary producer on many Anderson DVD titles - from Supercar to Space 1999. His involvement began with UFO commentaries with Alan Perry, Mike Billington Sylvia Anderson and Wanda Ventham. Consequently, he has more than a few interesting stories to tell! And then there's a certain Nosey Parker... 00:23 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 04:34 An April Fool...

Our special guest, actress Rosalyn Landor, is back to enjoy an episode of Space 1999, as chosen by the Randomiser! With an appearance in Star Trek under her belt, travel in outer space should come naturally to her, but what will she make of the Alphans' struggle to survive - particularly when a mind-bending space cloud comes their way?? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subs...

This month, we're joined by prolific actress Rosalyn Landor. From appearances aboard the Starship Enterprise and Hammer House of Horror via Sherlock Holmes and over 500 audiobooks, Rosalyn has spent a lifetime working with our greatest actors - some of whom have an Anderson connection, too! But does that mean - along with a love of UFO and Thunderbirds - that she's guaranteed a high score on the A...

Creative generalist and FX supremo, Chris Thompson, joins Chris Dale and Richard James to watch an episode of a classic Supermarionation series: Joe 90, Most Special Astronaut! In his first mission into space, Joe is sent to rescue some stranded astronauts, but how will Chris rate this adventure? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts The...

Self-professed 'Creative Generalist' Chris Thompson is living the dream - literally - from drawing fire engines as a child to designing new craft for the Anderverse! He talks us through the process of designing our favourite craft and creatures, whether that be the Rutans from Doctor Who or Blake's 7's Liberator. Along the way, we talk about his favourite Anderson characters and vehicles - and he...

Singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner is treated to a particularly musical episode of The Protectors, featuring Eartha Kitt as a songstress haunted by odd occurrences and strange events. Is she being stalked by a spectre or losing her mind? Perhaps Harry Rule can help! But what will Newton make of this most unAnderson of the Anderson shows? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subs...

Every podcast should have a musical episode, so this is ours! Singer/songwriter Newton Faulkner joins us to blow away the cobwebs for the new year, giving us the opportunity to celebrate the music of the Andersons' shows. From Aqua Marina sung live to a visit to a jazz joint in Marineville - and even the Randomiser gets in on the act! Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscr...

Paul McGann joins to watch a classic episode from Captain Scarlet. But can it be true that the Randomiser has chosen an episode that Paul actually remembers watching over half a century ago? Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts The Randomiser with Chris Dale Help The Show Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Tweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcas...

Mince pies at the ready! It's time for our Bumper Christmas Edition featuring our very special guest Paul McGann! Aside from an in-depth look at his life and times, Paul reveals who he played in childhood games of Thunderbirds and which Anderson series he'd appear in today... But just what is his reading on the Andermeter? And can he improve his score by singing the theme tune to Torchy and Fireba...

Much to Richard's consternation, the Randomiser has chosen a classic episode of Gerry Anderson's Supermacromation series, Terrahawks! Superfans Jamie and Chris are delighted that Zero's Finest Hour puts Windsor Davies' Sergeant Major Zero front and centre, which is never a bad thing. But what do you think of this slice of 80's Anderson? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subs...