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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 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast!

04:29 Something to look out for!

05:11 The Voice Of The Podsterons

10:48 Welcoming Lois Unwin Johnston and Will. Lois and Will answer YOUR...

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 hacker demanding a ransom for its survival? Could it be that he's been sitting in the chair next us all along?

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 Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons - New Captain Scarlet!

This month, Nigel shares the many highlights of his illustrious career, from Muffin the Mule to reuniting with his Scarlet...

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 plastic cup for a head!

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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 choose for her to watch next time, and just how did she get into that Barbarella dress?

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01:23 Your...

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!

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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!

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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 (or is it..?)

09:07 The Voice Of The Podsterons

18:19 Meet Jeff Smart!

32:03 The Andermeter - what will Jeff score?

32:54 Superidentification

50:07 Making Nosey Parker Is Go!<...

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??

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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 Andermeter? And just what will the Randomiser choose for her to watch with us next time?

Meanwhile, Jamie's always around when there's presents to unwrap, so he joins...

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?

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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 gives us a sneak preview of the forthcoming Thunderbirds Technical Operations Manual!

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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 Fireball XL5? Using his trusty sonic screwdriver, Paul unlocks memories of watching Stingray and Captain Scarlet - and gets a few Christmas surprises along the way!

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?

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We have so much to get through this edition, including answering your questions about the forthcoming Thunderbirds BluRay box set! What's in it? What's not in it? And WHERE IS IT?? We'll be showing some clips to illustrate the restoration work that's been going on, PLUS a sneak peek at a very special feature, Fabblebox!

All this, plus a report from the International Plastic Modeller's Show in Telford, some more from our lovely Podsterons, a special Fab or Fib and Virgil Tracy's bum presses the big red button on the Randomiser! No, really...

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Our special guest Henry Shields from Mischief Productions is back! Having pressed the Randomiser button in the last Gerry Anderson Podcast, he now sits down with Richard and Chris to watch an episode of Space Precinct!

Two Against The Rock is generally considered one of the best episodes of the series, so it's the perfect place join us if you've never watched before. There's tension, romance and one or two (subsequently) famous faces as a crime lord is lured to his death on an asteroid prison!

What could possibly go wrong...?

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Mischief Theatre Company has been taking the world by storm for the last ten years with productions including The Play That Goes Wrong and A Comedy About Spies.

Co-founder Henry Shields joins us to tell us about their journey from the West End to two series on the BBC - and we get him thinking about how Thunderbirds Goes Wrong might look on stage!

00:22 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast!

03:58 FAB Facts

08:17 Mischief at The Royal Variety Performance

15:44 Viewers and Listeners' Questions

25:58 Space Precinct trailer

30:55...

Last time, the Randomiser chose us a very special episode of Thunderbirds to watch - Trapped In The Sky! It was the first episode ever to air, and Chris, Richard and Jamie are only too happy to relive the thrills and spills of everyone's favourite heroes' premiere adventure!

Join us as we thrill at the sights and sounds of pure 60s Supermarionation at its best...

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Join Jamie, Richard and Chris as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Best TV Series Ever (Official)!

There'll be clips from our favourite episodes, news from the future of Thunderbirds, our viewers' and listeners' memories - and even a game or two!

00:23 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast!

02:20 Our visit to the Museum Of Brands' Anderson Exhibition

10:10 Thunderbirds Memories

15:10 Mission Briefing: Thunderbirds!

17:29 Thunderbirds Cinema Screenings

20:47 More Thunderbirds Memories

32:00 Supermagnification

34:50 Thunderbirds Bluray News

40:00 Final Memories

43:15 Fab Facts!<...

Jamie pops into your feed with a special bonus update packed with Gerry Anderson news! Hear all about the brand-new Thunderbirds and Space: 1999 exhibition at the Museum of Brands (VIP launch on 13th September), the Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary double bill hitting UK cinemas from 30th September, and this year’s Breakaway Day celebrations on 13th September—including a free Space: 1999 audiobook. Don’t miss out on these once-in-a-lifetime Anderson events—FAB!

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We did promise a special guest for the Randomiser! Nicola Bryant joins Sophie Aldred and Jamie Anderson to watch a classic episode of Stingray - The Ghost Ship!

What will they make of it in all its HD shininess? Will Sophie rate it higher than Thunderbirds? And does Troy Tempest explain Nicola's fixation with James Garner?

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Sophie Aldred may be known to millions as Ace from THAT show, but she's also more of an Anderson fan than she realises! From writing her dissertation on Thunderbirds as a student to sporting a few Gerry Anderson badges on her famous jacket when she was in THAT show, it's clear she's picked up a fair bit of Anderson knowledge along the way. How much? The Andermeter will decide... And which episode of which series will the Randomiser choose for her to watch next time?

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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, and just what will she make of The Ugliest Monster Of All?

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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 Randomiser

21:35 Stephanie Laing on stage

24:12 Mission Briefing

35:17 Fab Or Fib

40:26 Fab Facts

46:35 The Voice Of...

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?

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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 Anderson Podcast!

03:16 The Andermeter - how does it score Matt's GA knowledge?

05:10 The Randomiser - Matt presses the big button

12:08 The secrets...

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?

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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...?

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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 Duncan and Gianni Garko

26:19 The Voice Of The Podsterons

33:08 The Randomiser!

55:09 Wrapping things up!

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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

04:50 Yasuko Nagazumi & Suzanne Heimer

25:14 The Voice Of The Podsterons

31:46 The Randomiser

57:58 Wrapping things up!

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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 Comments

06:09 Shooting Ross Arrowsmith's TB 4 Commercial

17:52 The Voice Of The Podsterons

24:44 The Randomiser

51:12 Wrapping things up!

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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!

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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 The Gerry Anderson News!

12:06 Gerry Anderson Day reveals

31:28 The Voice Of The Podsterons

37:28 The Randomiser

1:03:19 Wrapping things up!

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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..,

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01:42 Your Youtube Comments

04:00 The Gerry Anderson News!

09:08 Simon Owen - Part 2

27:13 The Voice Of The Podsterons

33:56 The Randomiser

1:03:09 Wrapping things up!

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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 Anderson News!

10:25 Simon Owen - Part 1

41:50 The Voice Of The Podsterons

48:13 The Randomiser

1:15:37 Wrapping things up!

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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 classic Supermarionation series for us to enjoy!

00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast!

02:46 Your Youtube Comments

08:06 The Gerry Anderson News!

13:09 Richard James

48:01 The Voice...

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 Your Youtube Comments

04:27 The Gerry Anderson News!

08:38 Naomi Opalinska - Part 2

34:22 The Voice Of The Podsterons

41:31 The Randomiser

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