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The Gerry Anderson Podcast

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Enter the incredible worlds of Gerry Anderson and his unforgettable shows like Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Space:1999, Terrahawks and many more. A weekly podcast hosted by Richard James and Jamie Anderson. News, facts, trivia, competitions, and 'The Randomiser' - an episode-by-episode journey through six decades of Gerry Anderson shows!
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Episodes

Pod 339: David Mather | Thunderbird 5 Is Go!

This week, Corgi's David Mather has a reveal that's so hot off the press that we don't even have a picture for our thumbnail. Thunderbird 5 is go! Yes, it's official, TB 5 will be joining Corgi's Thunderbird range in time for the series' 50th anniversary! Meanwhile, there's Stingray and Space Precinct news, plus a chance to see a playthrough of the Space 1999 RPG game available from the Gerry Anderson Store. Lastly, with Crossroads To Crime safely out the way, the Randomiser offers us something ...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 339

Pod 338! David Mather | Thunderbird 2 Is Go!

Corgi's David Mather drops by to share his first Anderson memory - and a rather special addition to the Corgi Thunderbirds Range! He also shares more Corgi secrets, from idea and concept to the finished die-cast model on the shelves. Meanwhile, there's more Stingray news, emails from our listeners and viewers and the Randomiser serves up a full English in the roadside caff that is Crossroads To Crime. Hooray! 00:22 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:25 Your Youtube Comments 03:20 The Gerr...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 338

Pod 337: Wayne Forester | New Captain Scarlet & Viewers' Questions

Imagine having Captain Scarlet in the studio - well, we have! Wayne Forester joins us to answer your questions and tell us how it felt to play the title role in Gerry Anderson's only foray into motion capture animation. Meanwhile, Space Precinct's in the news again and the Randomiser leaves us at a Crossroads - which pleases Jamie no end! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:40 Your Youtube Comments 04:33 The Gerry Anderson News! 08:24 Wayne Forester - Part 2 30:46 The Voice Of The Po...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 337

Pod 336: Wayne Forester | Thunderbirds and Space Precinct

Wayne Forester has at least one foot on many of the worlds created by Gerry Anderson. In the first part of our interview, he shares his first Anderson memory, as well as his experiences working on the Thunderbirds stage show and Space Precinct - and how he got the part of Captain Scarlet! Meanwhile, the UFO has landed in the Gerry Anderson News while the Randomiser serves up a classic black and white story for us all to enjoy... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:27 Your Youtube Com...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 336

Pod 335: Nigel Parkinson | Stingray and Thunderbirds Comics

Beano cartoonist Nigel Parkinson talks to us about his adventures in the worlds of Anderson - bringing life to Stingray and Thunderbirds in the pages of many of our favourite comics! There's news of a special UFO collectible and Jamie gives notice of the Gerry Anderson store's Black Friday/weekend sale. Finally, the gang watch the second part of Space Precinct's Takeover and give their ratings out of 5! No prizes for guessing what Richard gives it... 00:30 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! ...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 335

Pod 334: Nigel Parkinson | Drawing Anderson!

If you've picked up a Beano over the last decades - or any comic at all - you'll be familiar with Nigel Parkinson's work! He's the current artist responsible for Dennis The Menace, but he's also turned his hand to odd Anderson character - from a very early age! Meanwhile Richard James is all over the news and there's a takeover on the Randomiser. 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:17 Your Youtube comments 02:51 The Gerry Anderson News! 06:56 Nigel Parkinson - Part 2 38:30 The Voice ...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 334

Pod 333: Kiran Shah MBE | From Hate Street to Hobbits!

Stunt performer and actor Kiran Shah joins us again to tell us about his experiences working on Gerry Anderson's Space Precinct, answer our viewers' questions and reveal how he played every hobbit in Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy! Meanwhile, there's more news to celebrate Stingray's 60th anniversary, and the gang settle down to watch the second part of a classic Thunderbirds adventure on the Randomiser! 00:24 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:04 Your Youtube Comments 02:39 Th...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 333

Pod 332: Kiran Shah MBE | From Superman to Space Precinct... and beyond!

We were thrilled to welcome stunt performer and actor Kiran Shah to the Gerry Anderson Podcast studio. He shares his stories of growing up in Kenya and India, before embarking on a career starring in many of our favourite movies - and Space Precinct! He tells us the secrets of acting in a mask and why acting in Titanic was particularly perilous... Meanwhile, Jamie has an apology to make, there's some news about the Stingray Technical Operations Manual, and the Randomiser gives us something snapp...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 332

Pod 331: Natalie Roles | Dick Spanner Prt 2

Officer Chloe Vincent returns! That's actor and podcaster Natalie Roles, remembering her time on Space Precinct and the years she spent on ITV's The Bill - she literally transferred to another precinct! Meanwhile, there's more Stingray news to celebrate the show's 60th year and the Randomiser continues where it left off last week - with part two of a Dick Spanner adventure. Another dumb move! 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 03:40 The Gerry Anderson News! 08:30 Natalie Roles - Part 2...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 331

Pod 330: Natalie Roles | Dick Spanner

It's not often Richard gets to interview one of his victims! This week, he relives more Space Precinct memories with Natalie Roles, Chloe Vincent in the classic episode Predator and Prey. In the news, the winners of the recent Space Precinct competition are revealed - and there's an update on the Bluray release, too. Apparently, it's to include exclusive footage from series two! Finally, after all that excitement, the team make another dum move in the Randomiser... 00:25 Welcome to the Gerry And...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 330

Pod 329: Glenn Marks | Stingray

Stunt coordinator Glenn Marks joins us again to answer our viewers' and listeners' questions as well as reliving more Space Precinct memories! Richard reports back from the recent Space 1999 convention at Heathrow (and even gets to sit in an Eagle cockpit!), while the Randomiser serves up something decidedly nutty... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:59 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 14:03 Glenn Marks- Part 2 41:20 The Voice Of The Podsterons 48:38 The Randomiser 1:15:15 ...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 329

Pod 328: Glenn Marks | Lavender Castle

This week saw the loss of an Anderson veteran, David Graham. As a tribute to his talents and legacy, we would like to dedicate this week's edition to his memory, with grateful thanks for all he left behind for us to enjoy. We're joined by Stunt Coordinator, Glenn Marks, who gives us plenty of backstage secrets of playing the Cyborg in the Space Precinct episode, 'Time To Kill'. The FAB trio settle down to watch and rate an episode of Lavender Castle and - there's cake! 02:12 Welcome to the Gerry...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 328

Pod 327: Dallas Campbell | The Protectors

Dallas Campbell has had an interesting career as the sixth Tracy brother, diving to the depths and scaling the greatest heights, but he also has an interesting tale to tell about auditioning for a Gerry Anderson series that's close to Richard's heart... Eagle-eyed viewers will spot Jamie's news of a special launch at the recent Space 1999 convention at Heathrow, while the Randomiser throws up a guest appearance from a former Doctor Who! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:44 The Gerr...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 327

Pod 326: Dallas Campbell | Captain Scarlet

If Dallas Campbell was a Gerry Anderson character, he'd surely be one of the Tracy brothers! He's climbed the highest buildings and dived to the depths in pursuit of expanding our knowledge of the world around us, and his first Anderson memory is one that may surprise you! Meanwhile, there's news of a special event to mark an important Space 1999 anniversary, one of the Podsterons tells us their Anderdream, and the gang watch a classic Supermarionation story on the Randomiser. But what will they...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 326

Pod 325: David Quilter prt 2 | Four Feather Falls

Join us for another bumper edition of the Gerry Anderson Podcast! After wearing his lack of Anderson knowledge on his sleeve last week, David Quilter chooses his favourite character - and it may not surprise you! He also tells us how filming for Doctor Who was unlike any other job and spills more behind the scenes Space Precinct secrets. Meanwhile, Jamie brings us news of another exhibition and a rather special addition to the Stingray: Deadly Uprising saga. Finally, settle down with us to watch...

Sep 02, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 325

Pod 324: David Quilter Interviewed | Supercar

It's the thirtieth anniversary year of Gerry's last live action series, Space Precinct, so don't be surprised if a few special guests from the series pop up on the podcast over the next few months! First up, it's the return of David Quilter who played Sergeant Fredo, alongside some other rather interesting characters... Meanwhile, Richard has some Precinct news of his own - including a competition for listeners and viewers - and Jamie brings news of a special exhibition to celebrate Thunderbirds...

Aug 26, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 324

Pod 323: Chris Dale | Blue Skies Ahead

It's one of those episodes where the Randomiser throws up something, well, really random: a little time capsule from Gerry Anderson and Nicholas Parsons called Blue Skies Ahead. Who's seen this one before? Meanwhile there's a little bit of sweetness in the news, Richard continues his interview with the Randomeister himself, Chris Dale, and the podsterons get in touch. 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 00:57 The Gerry Anderson News! 05:32 Chris Dale - Part 2 37:16 The Voice Of The Pods...

Aug 19, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 323

Pod 322: Chris Dale Interviewed! | Torchy

This week's podcast is all about Chris Dale! It's about time we celebrated his involvement with all things Anderson., and what better week than when he has a book out! Chris tells us all about his Stingray novel, The Titanican Strategam, timed for release to celebrate 60 years of everyone's favourite aquanauts and part of the Deadly Uprising saga. But if he thought the Randomiser was going to be kind to him, he'll have to think again... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:06 The Gerr...

Aug 12, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 322

Pod 321: Stand By For More Action! | Space 1999

It's a week of second halves as Richard takes us back to Birmingham in a special feature looking behind the scenes of the recent Stand By For Action concert in Birmingham. This week, the cast of Deadly Concerto rehearse on stage with a full orchestra, plus we get their thoughts as they prepare to perform in front of a packed audience! Meanwhile, Jamie has news of a new Space 1999 role playing game - and a rather special anniversary - and he and Chris settle down to watch the second part of a Spa...

Aug 05, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 321

Pod 320: Stand By For Action Behind The Scenes | Space 1999

Standby for action! No, really! This week's podcast features the first of a two part look behind the scenes of the hugely successful concert in Birmingham! Richard takes a look at a classic Anderson collection (including the controversial blue Thunderbird 2), has a peak behind the curtain at rehearsals for Deadly Concerto featuring Nicholas Briggs, Marc Silk, Jules De Jongh, Wayne Forester and Jon Culshaw, and chats to intrepid Anderfans before they hit the auditorium. Meanwhile, there's news of...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 320

Pod 319: Maria Teresa Creasey | The Protectors

Maria Teresa Creasey joins us again from Moonbase Alpha to talk all things Space 1999, the gang get excited about the Gerry Anderson News, while the Mysterons sabotage the sound for this week's Randomiser (at least, that's Richard's excuse)... 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:21 The Gerry Anderson News 08:21 Maria Teresa Creasey - Part 2 35:49 The Voice Of The Podsterons! 43:13 The Randomiser 1:07:49 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News Links Never Miss An Episode ...

Jul 22, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 319

Pod 318: Maria Teresa Creasey | Fireball XL5

We're joined by actor Maria Teresa Creasey, whose job it was to fill Barbara Bain's space boots in the Big Finish audio series, Space 1999. Meanwhile, Jamie, Richard and Chris show off the latest replica firearm from the Anderson store, answer viewers' questions, then settle down to watch a classic episode of early Anderson! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:54 The Gerry Anderson News! 09:05 Maria Teresa Creasey - Part 1 41:54 The Voice Of The Podsterons! 48:24 The Randomiser with ...

Jul 15, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 318

Pod 317: Rodney Matthews | Joe 90

Our special guest Rodney Matthews tells us all about the origins of Lavender Castle and what he's up to now, we hear from our Podsterons and Jamie despairs at this week's Randomiser choice. All this and the Gerry Anderson News! 00:24 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:59 Gerry Anderson News 09:01 Rodney Matthews - Part 2 53:37 The Voice Of The Podsterons 1:00:06 The Randomiser 1:27:20 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News Links Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Face...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 317

Pod 316: Rodney Matthews | Terrahawks - To Catch A Tiger

We're delighted to welcome Lavender Castle's Rodney Matthews to the Moxy in Slough! He tells us all about his background, his inspirations and his early work as an artist - and surprises himself with his Gerry Anderson knowledge! Meanwhile, Richard offers a giveaway for ticket holders of Standby For Action 2 and the Randomiser offers an episode of Jamie's favourite series for your delectation! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:56 The Gerry Anderson News! 10:56 Rodney Matthews - Par...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 316

Pod 315: Stingray - Disappearing Ships | James Swallow

Writers' tips and Anderson memories from author James Swallow, latest concert news from Jamie and a classic Stingray episode on the Randomiser. It's the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 00:21 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:24 The Gerry Anderson News 08:38 James Swallow - Part 2 32:15 The Voice Of The Podsterons! 39:06 The Randomiser with Chris Dale 1:05:46 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News Links Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you ...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 315

Pod 314: Space 1999 - Matter Of Life And Death, Part 2 | James Swallow

Author extraordinaire James Swallow shares his Anderson journey! Meanwhile, Richard, Jamie and Chris steel themselves for part two of a rather sedate episode of Space 1999, and there's news of a bookish kind in the Gerry Anderson News! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:52 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 09:02 James Swallow - Part 1 37:44 The Voice Of The Podsterons 43:50 The Randomiser 1:09:54 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News Links Never Miss An Episode...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 314

Pod 313: Space 1999 - Matter Of Life And Death | Paul Shipper

Paul Shipper is back to share more design secrets and tell us how he got started in the industry. Jamie hints at more Stingray goodies in the Gerry Anderson news, while Space 1999 makes a return to the Randomiser! 00:24 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast 02:13 The Gerry Anderson News! 08:06 Paul Shipper - Part 2 42:55 The Voice Of The Podsterons 50:56 The Randomiser 1:17:58 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News Links Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subs...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 313

Pod 312: The Secret Service - To Catch A Spy | Paul Shipper

Poster artist Paul Shipper shares his Anderson knowledge and talks us through what makes a great poster. Meanwhile, Jamie, Richard and Chris catch a spy in the Randomiser and the Podsterons give us their news, views, comments and reviews! 00:26 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:36 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 07:18 Paul Shipper - Part 1 43:17 The Voice Of The Podsterons 51:37 The Randomiser! 1:18:15 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News Links Never Miss An Epis...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 312

Pod 311: New Captain Scarlet - Skin Deep | Gary Tomkins

Terrahawks' Art Designer Gary Tomkins treats us to his personal collection of behind the scenes photos from the studios at Bray. Jamie, Richard and Chris get to grips with a doppelgänger in The Randomiser and there's some merch news you won't want to miss! 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:10 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 06:53 Gary Tomkins - Part 2 34:00 The Voice Of The Podsterons! 39:09 The Randomiser 1:02:49 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News Links ...

May 27, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 311

Pod 310: Four Feather Falls - Chance Of A Ghost | Gary Tomkins

Terrahawks' art designer Gary Tomkins joins us to tell us about life in Supermacromation, Jamie, Richard and Chris face a ghostly Randomiser and there's news from the worlds of Gerry Anderson! 00:26 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:12 The Gerry Anderson News! 09:02 Gary Tomkins - Part 1 37:47 The Voice Of The Podsterons! 47:11 The Randomiser 1:01:23 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News Links Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you ...

May 20, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 310
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