It’s September 13th 2017 – 18 years after the moon blasted out of Earth orbit. Well, at least it did in Space 1999 Breakaway – the first episode of the iconic 1975 Gerry Anderson series. What will you be doing to celebrate Breakaway Day? Watching a whole series (year one, obviously) of Space 1999? Taking an Eagle out for a …

Hundreds braved the rain to unite against dementia at the Bath Memory Walk Jamie Anderson, the son of Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, was one of the hardy souls who took part in the Bath Memory Walk on Sunday, September 3. He cut the ribbon at the start of the second walk organised by the Alzheimer’s Society to raise funds for the devastating disease. Despite the …

Global Celebration of “Thunderbirds day” sees a program of exclusive screenings at VUE. Wednesday 16th August, London – ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) are pleased to announce that the first annual International Thunderbirds Day will take place on 30th September 2017, providing fans all over the world with a date to mark their love of the original Thunderbirds TV …

On Thursday 20th July 2017 Jamie Anderson undertook a top secret mission to attend the Westborough School in Westcliff on Sea to bid farewell to primary school teacher Peter Littman who was retiring from teaching the next day… Regular readers of the Gerry Anderson website and viewers of FAB Live may already be aware of Peter Littman’s stellar work introducing …

Captain Scarlet News Bonanza! It’s a thrilling time to be a fan of Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, with plenty to get excited about in this 50th Anniversary year. Along with the hotly anticipated limited edition audio box set featuring five original 1960’s mini albums, eight stories adapted from televised stories and a brand new anniversary documentary, there are also …

Profiles in History are auctioning off some original Fireball XL5 book artwork by Mel Crawford – with the auction set to take place on 9 June 2017. Lot 390 in their upcoming Animation Auction consists of Mel Crawford original artwork for Fireball XL5 Little Golden Book Complete including the cover. The book, originally published by Golden Press in 1964, is …

Fans of retro-TV are set for a field day at the QUAD Cinema in Derby. If sci-fi fans – and their parents – fondly recall a moonbase run by svelte purple-wigged women, and a blond, ice-cool Commander Straker heading Earth’s defences against an Alien race in eerie spinning craft, they might want to check out SHADO Con. This is a …

We are excited to announce that “New Blades” model makers recruitment fair, which has been going since 2002 will now be offering the Gerry Anderson Film Miniature Award. “New Blades”, a recruitment fair hosted by 4D Modelshop will feature over 100 graduates from: the Arts University Bournemouth, University of Hertfordshire, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT), University …

Correction: The article previously stated the workshop was taking place on the 24th April. The correct date is in fact 2nd April 2017. The West Midland Light Orchestra in conjunction with the Barry Gray Archive are staging a one day workshop on the 2nd April 2017, at WMLO’s home: Stourport Manor Hotel, 35, Hartlebury Road, Stourport, Worcs DY13 9JA. The …