The Gerry Anderson Podcast

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 fans, but what will James make of it?Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

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 comments06:11 The Voice Of The Podsterons11:45 James Swallow talks International Rescues16:52 Bob Ayres introduces his short story28:01 Paul Cornell35:11 Karen MacReady41:06 Andrew Clements45:12 Andrew Lane48:49 Genevieve Gaunt54:15 Chris Dale1:02:33 The Randomiser - what will it choose for James Swallow?1:05:33 Fab Facts!1:09:50 Wrapping things up!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

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 EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

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 comments04:40 In Memoriam07:00 The Voice Of The Podsterons12:02 Welcoming Chris Chapman22:27 The Andermeter - What will Chris score?38:36 Superidentification51:50 Viewers' and listeners' questions01:05:00 Secrets of The Secret Service documentary1:13:21 The Randomiser! What will it choose for us to watch next time?1:16:13 Fab FactsNever Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

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 EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter