The Gerry Anderson Podcast

In the last episode of the Gerry Anderson Podcast, comedian Stephanie Laing was introduced to the Supermacromation world of Terrahawks, getting to know some of the characters in the series - and even trying on a Zelda mask! Armed with a Mission Briefing and a Fab Fact or two, is she ready to watch an episode with Richard and Chris? Of course she is! But will she know her Cubes from her Zeroids, an...

Comedian Stephanie Laing is on firm ground when it comes to Thunderbirds, but how will she cope when the Randomiser chooses an episode of Terrahawks to watch with Richard and Chris? It's a journey discovery as she gets to meet Zelda of Guk and learn all about the Terrahawks' efforts to keep the Earth safe from invasion. 00:24 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 04:34 The Andermeter 10:03 The Ra...

Jamie and Chris invite comedian and presenter, Matt Richardson, to join them on the Randomiser sofa and watch his first EVER episode of Fireball XL5! He's been primed with clips, FAB Facts and even building his own robot, but is he ready to be cast away with the crew of XL5 and face trial by robot? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Th...

Comedian and presenter Matt Richardson has memories of playing with Thunderbirds toys as a child - but how does his Gerry Anderson knowledge rate on the Andermeter? And what will he make of this month's Randomiser offering? Chris Dale and Richard James take him on a journey back to a classic black and white Supermarionation series and prime him for watching an episode! 00:23 Welcome to the Gerry A...

Jamie and Chris invite comedian and actor, Wendy Wason, to join them on the Randomiser sofa and watch her first EVER episode of Space 1999! It's a tale of companionship and carbon rods that's sure to make her feel over the moon, but what will she think of her first live action Anderson? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts The Randomiser...

Join us, and comedian and actor Wendy Wason, on a voyage of discovery as we prepare her for her first live action Anderson adventure! We introduce her to the characters on Moonbase Alpha, and even test her knowledge on all things Lunar. How will she rate on the brand new Andermeter? And just what would she take with her if she was blasted away on the moon...? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podster...

Continuing our celebration of 50 years of Space 1999, we feature some more of Chris Dale's special interviews from last year's SpaceCon convention at Heathrow. This week, we hear from Peter Duncan and Gianni Garko. Meanwhile, the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser gives us something both old and New! 00:24 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:20 Your Youtube Comments 06:04 Peter Dunca...

It's 50 years since Yasuko Nagazumi and Suzanne Heimer served aboard Moonbase Alpha, but what do they remember about their time shooting on Gerry Anderson's The Protectors and Space 1999? The Podsterons get in touch with their thoughts and comments and the Randomiser chooses an episode of a classic Supermarionation series. 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:09 Your Youtube Comments 04...

This week, Ross takes us behind the scenes of his commercial shoot for the much anticipated launch of the Thunderbird 4 model (or is it a toy??). Just how did he make that diorama so convincing? Meanwhile, the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser holds us captive to show us a super edition of a particular Anderson series... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 00:55 Your Youtube Comm...

This week, Ross sits in for Jamie and brings us a special treat - a look back at Gerry Anderson's early years! Meanwhile, the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser serves up a slice of 70s Anderson fare. 00:31 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:41 Your Youtube Comments 05:22 Gerry Anderson -The Early Days 40:34 The Voice Of The Podsterons 48:11 The Randomiser 1:12:55 Wrapping things up...

In case you missed the recent Gerry Anderson Day live stream, this podcast includes a return visit from Corgi's David Mather to reveal all the latest news news on their Gerry Anderson models. Meanwhile, there's more news from the GA universe and the Randomiser picks something from the later years of Supermarionation... 00:25 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:28 Your Youtube Comments 05:28...

Simon Owen is back from Scalextric HQ with more goodies and Anderson memories to share. Meanwhile, there's news of , the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser takes us back to the beginning of one of Gerry Anderson's most loved series.., 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:42 Your Youtube Comments 04:00 The Gerry Anderson News! 09:08 Simon Owen - Part 2 27:13 The Voice Of The Pods...

We're delighted to welcome Simon Owen from Scalextric to tell us all about their latest Anderson releases - and he might have brought a surprise or two! Meanwhile, Jamie looks forward to Gerry Anderson Day in the news, while the gang settle down to watch part two of the Thunderbirds classic, City Of Fire! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:41 Your Youtube Comments 03:39 The Gerry Ande...

Who better to help us celebrate 30 years of Space Precinct than Officer Orrin himself - our cohost Richard James! He answers viewers' questions and shares his favourite moments from the series to mark the release of Space Precinct on Bluray. Meanwhile, Jamie has some T-Shirt shaped news about Thunderbirds' 60th anniversary, and the Randomiser - quite coincidentally - chooses an episode from that c...

Our guest, Naomi Oplalinska returns with more stories from her time working with Gerry as a commercials producer. She explains more about her role, the highs and lows of commercial production - and what it was really like working with Gerry! Meanwhile, there's some Gerry Anderson News, and the Randomiser picks a contentious episode of Stingray... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:50...

For the next two weeks, we're joined by commercials producer Naomi Opalinska, who worked with Gerry during an undocumented time of his career when he created commercials for the likes of Hobnobs and RBS. Meanwhile, Jamie has some 'super' news for Thunderbirds fans, and the Randomiser chooses an episode of an Anderson series you might not have seen before! 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcas...

Animatronics operator Lindsay Harris is back to chat all things Space Precinct and beyond! Meanwhile, Jamie has some Space Precinct news of his own while the Randomiser chooses a random Gerry Anderson episode. 00:25 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:06 Your Youtube Comments 05:18 The Gerry Anderson News! 11:18 Lindsay Harris - Part 2 33:56 The Voice Of The Podsterons 44:05 The Randomiser 1...

It's been three decades since Space Precinct, so Richard is only too pleased to interview Lindsay Harris, animatronic operator on Gerry Anderson's last live action series. But, just how well does he know his Anderson? Meanwhile, Jamie's back - so we set him to work reading out your Youtube comments and bringing us some more news about the much-anticipated Thunderbirds Bluray release! Finally, the...

Talking Pictures TV's Sarah Cronin is back to give us more insights into the UK's favourite retro channel - with one or two behind the scenes secrets along the way! Meanwhile, Jamie pulls over into a motorway services to bring us the news and the Randomiser chooses a monster episode from the Anderson catalogue. All this, and the Podsterons get in touch! 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast!...

How wonderful to be joined by Sarah Cronin from Talking Pictures TV, purveyors of vintage TV and Film - including many of the Anderson series we love! Sarah explains how the channel began, how difficult it can be finding content to show, and lets us in on a few future plans. Meanwhile, the Podsterons get in touch, Jamie beams in from his farm in South Wales and the Randomiser chooses us some vinta...

Author Bob Ayres returns to tell us more about writing for Stingray and Big Finish, and to share his scariest Anderson memories! Meanwhile, Jamie has news of something VERY special coming this Thursday that you will not want to miss, and the gang settle own to watch part 2 of UFO, Exposed. 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:19 Your YouTube comments 03:45 The Gerry Anderson News! 07:00...

Standby For Action as we welcome Stingray author Bob Ayres to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! His first Anderson memory is enough to induce nightmares, while his favourite character is a one of the most well known in the whole Anderson canon. Plus, he takes a deep dive into all things Project Orca! Meanwhile, Jamie brings us the news from a not-so-top secret location (sorry Jamie!), and the Randomiser...

Space Precinct's production coordinator Sharon Mansfield is back to share stories of her career - including working with the Muppets and on 2004's live action Thunderbirds movie! Meanwhile, there's more exciting news from the Anderson universe, emails from our Podsterons and an interesting choice (for Jamie) from the Randomiser! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:20 Your Youtube comme...

We're so happy to welcome Space Precinct's Production Coordinator, Sharon Mansfield to the podcast! Sharon reveals lots of behind the scenes secrets from the show, as well as lifting the lid on a career spent in the film and TV industry. Meanwhile, Jamie has news of some retro figures to collect, we hear from our wonderful Podsterons and the Randomiser chooses a classic episode from a classic Ande...

We've loved having Christien Anholt as our guest! This week, he talks more about his father Tony's career, and shares memories of sitting in a Space 1999 Eagle cockpit at Pinewood! Meanwhile, Jamie has news about the Gerry Anderson website and online store, while the gang settle down to watch Space 1999, Voyager's Return Part 2, courtesy of the Randomiser! All this, and the Podsterons get in touch...