Month: April 2024

[UK] “Can you hear us, Earthmen?” Captain Scarlet on Talking Pictures TV from 1st June!

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Talking Pictures TV is delighted to announce that Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons is coming to the channel from Saturday 1st June at 15:00, taking Stingray‘s slot (that series’ current run ends with Tune Of Danger on 25th May). You can view TPTV’s trailer here.

The acclaimed British children’s science fiction television was filmed in 1967, using a combination of electronic marionette puppetry and scale model special effects. The adventure series features the officers of Spectrum, protecting Earth from the weekly threats from the Mysterons.

Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons follows the Talking Pictures TV’s acquisitions of Fireball XL5, Stingray and Thunderbirds last year and shows the channel’s proud and continued support of classic TV, and to bring these series to a new audience!

Talking Pictures TV is available on Freeview/Youview 82, Freesat 306, Sky channel 328 and Virgin 445, with the Encore catch-up service also available.

[UK] Exclusive commentary to Raptures Of The Deep (only until 4th May)

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Talking Pictures TV’s Encore service is offering Stingray fans the unique chance to watch Raptures Of The Deep with exclusive commentary from series co-creator Sylvia Anderson, lighting/Camera Operator John Read, and Puppetry Supervisor Mary Turner, giving us an insight into the creation of the series, and this episode in particular.

But hurry – this special feature is only available until 4th May!

Encore is Talking Pictures TV’s free catch-up service – watch here.

Seed Of Destruction watchalong with writer and director – 27th April 2024

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Join Philip Hawkins of Lives In The Pictures, along with special guests director Kevin Connor and writer John Goldsmith for a live watch along of Space:1999 Seed Of Destruction.

The watchalong will be via Zoom on Saturday 27th April at 7:00pm (BST) and for the best experience you will need to have your own copy of the episode to watch during the event.

To register, simply email livesinthepictures@gmail.com, along with your full name.

The special guests will answer your questions throughout the event. Please submit your questions any time prior to the event. Questions can also be asked during the event via the chat function.

[UK] All Fireball XL5 episodes and Century 21 Slough now on ITVX

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Although most episodes of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s productions have been available for some time on ITVX, free of charge, inexplicably only two episodes of 1962’s Fireball XL5 have been included. Now that’s been remedied, with all 39 episodes available from today on the streaming service.

Also added to ITVX today is the Century 21 Slough documentary:

On the eve of demolition, the former film studios where Stingray, Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons and Thunderbirds were launched are brought to life one last time. Join original AP Films team members as they say goodbye to the buildings, sharing memories as they tour recreated sets, models, and puppets alongside studio originals.

ITVX is free to view, with most of the Anderson content available ad-free too. There’s a free seven-day trial of the subscription Premium service (normally £5.99 a month/£59.99 a year) which offers even more content, ad-free, from the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Studio Canal.