Only five of the Anderson shows had what could be considered a ‘Christmas episode’ – and in the case of the New Captain Scarlet episode Enigma, one of those was more of a ‘Christmas scene’ than a full story! With more than a dozen series lacking Christmas episodes, here are five shows that might have been able to produce one …

First published in the December 1962 edition of the TV Times, we present a transcription and performance of Stanley Unwin’s unique adaptation of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol! And so deep joy to Charlie Dickens who wrote it, and for its moral. Because Ebeneezer Scrooge, so meanie mo, and since the pass of his partner-shivvers Jacob Marley long since deep …

Most of the Gerry Anderson series stretching as far back as 1957’s The Adventures of Twizzle had enjoyed great success in the field of merchandising. Toys, books, games, comics and more based on every single one of his puppet series were must-have items for young fans, with Thunderbirds in particular getting its logo stamped onto almost every type of merchandise …

Continued From Previous Report “Get out of there, Matthew!” Father Unwin urged, raising his voice more than he had intended to. The receptionist appeared from around the corner a moment later, “Did you call out just now, Father?” Father Unwin was taken aback, but managed to compose himself. “Ah yes! For you see, now is the time I find it …

The polished silver doors of the elevator eased open and Father Unwin stepped out into the reception area on the twenty-fifth floor. “Good morning! Welcome to Tomorrow, Today Inc. May I help you, Sir?” an efficient receptionist asked politely. “Good morning. I have an appointment to see Mr Monday, he’s expecting me at half past ten.” “Ah yes, Father Unwin, …

The Official Gerry Anderson Store is excited to offer you a new CD soundtrack release from Silva Screen: The Secret Service! The origins of the series The Secret Service began in 1968, as whilst working at Pinewood Studios Gerry Anderson bumped into a familiar face of stage and screen: comic actor Stanley Unwin. With his whimsical charm and hilarious gibberish …

Shane Rimmer was born Shane Lance Deacon in Toronto Canada on May 28th 1929. As a young man he got his start as a disc jockey on the radio station CKLB Oshawa working alongside Paul Summerville and Johnny Wacko, and soon the three friends joined forces as a cabaret act; The Three Deuces. The group toured extensively in England before …

1968’s Joe 90 ran for only one season of thirty episodes, after which came the traditional meeting between Gerry Anderson and Lew Grade from which came the traditional commission for another new series from Century 21 Productions. This time, however, the concept of that series was to be in part inspired by Anderson’s chance meeting with the man who would …

Keith Alexander! Keith Buckley! Keith Alexander Buckley! He’s a man of many names and many voices. Despite a career that spans decades as well as continents, Keith remains best known for his collaborations with Gerry Anderson on such productions as Thunderbird 6, Joe 90, UFO, The Secret Service and Doppelganger. In the first part of a three part interview with …

Date: April 8th, 1973 Location: Kennedy Space Center, USA The huge gleaming Saturn V rocket sat on the launchpad which dominated the skyline. In Mission Control, images of the vehicle were relayed to monitors and screens being observed by the control staff. The rocket was almost ready for liftoff. The three astronauts were already in the command module high atop …