The much lamented cult TV and film distributor Network, which collapsed in 2023, lives on again as Future Network has secured many of Network’s old stock and now has a website selling them, with free postage within the UK.
Of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s productions you’ll find:
For completists, though not an Anderson production, they have Torchy The Battery Boy series 2 DVD. Also of interest to Fanderson members is Mary Turner and John Read’s The Adventures Of Rupert BearDVD.
As part of their ongoing Thunderbirds 60 Years exhibition, Slough Museum will be hosting puppeteer, sculptor and director Mary Turner and actress/singer and daughter of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, for a one-day special on Sunday 23rd November.
The event promises appearances by other guests to celebrate the world of Thunderbirds, with displays and demonstrations of puppets, art and models.
The event is free but due to limited space you’re encouraged to email info@sloughmuseum.co.uk to guarantee a place.
Sundial Cottage is now part of the Monkey Island Estate Hotel
The former home of writer, director, actor/voice artist and co-creator of all Anderson programmes and films from Supercar to Space:1999, Sylvia Anderson, is now available to book as one of the private residences at Monkey Island Estate Hotel in Bray, Berkshire.
This wonderful 19th century home is located next-door to Long White Cloud. Quaint yet spacious, Sundial Cottage houses three large, gorgeous bedroom suites along with a high-spec kitchen-diner and cosy living room for unwinding in the evenings. Guests can also make use of the beautifully kept, secluded garden.
Monkey Island Estate lies on a picturesque island in the River Thames in the historic village of Bray, Berkshire. The island has a rich history centuries old, and has been the haunt of monarchs, aristocrats and artists, along with writers, famous performers and Berkshire locals and now is home to one of the finest hotels in Bray. The two grade I listed heritage pavilions which form the property were originally commissioned as a fishing retreat in 1723 by the third Duke of Marlborough. These have been completely restored and renovated, with beautifully landscaped gardens and picturesque views of the River Thames. Set across seven acres, Monkey Island Estate features 40 exquisite guest rooms, and the Grade 1 listed Wedgewood Suite, designed by the award-winning New York-based Champalimaud Design. The furnishings juxtapose timeless glamour and traditional features with a modern, countryside style, creating a unique blend of past and present. It’s the perfect base from which to explore the area or just immerse yourself in history against the backdrop of the delightful village of Bray.
The new owners are proud to acknowledge Sylvia’s connection with this photo display upon entering the property!
Our mini albums are a great way spending time with your favourite characters, whether it’s whilst doing the gardening, on a long journey, in bed, or just relaxing. Now, until the end of the year you can get 3 for the price of 2 sets, and we’ll pop in Set 11 free of charge too!
Until 31st December, buy 3 (or more) mini albums for the price of 2 (33% off)! Don’t put Set 11 in your basket – we’ll add that when your order is dispatched. Click here to see our complete range.
Just apply the coupon code CHRISSY-MINIALBUMS at checkout before you pay.
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Fanderson key rings make a great Christmas tree decoration
As well as making it easy to keep your keys safe, our range of key rings make great decorations for your Christmas tree. Choose from Fireball XL5, Spectrum, Moonbase Alpha or TV21. All made with quality enamel on moulded metal backing, these decorations will last for years!
For November, buy 4 (or more) key rings for the price of 3 (25% off)! Just apply the coupon code CHRISSY-DECS at checkout before you pay.
OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS (in addition to our standing Ts&Cs)
This offer is for Fanderson members only.
Members must buy both all items detailed in the same transaction.
Apply the coupon code(s) before you pay to get the discount. You can use more than one code in the same transaction
Members must apply the coupon code themselves to get the discount. It cannot be applied after you have paid, and we cannot apply it retroactively.
This is an online-only offer. It cannot be redeemed via the post.
Puppeteer, sculptor and director Mary Turner and actor, voice artist and writer Keith Alexander were recognised for their contributions to the Anderson productions, and to Fanderson, by becoming Honorary Members of the world’s only official Gerry and Sylvia Anderson appreciation society.
Mary and Keith were presented with certificates at the Project Ford event on 31st October 2025 and will receive free membership of the club.
The next Anderson release from classic film and television distributor Via Vision is to be Supercar, on their Imprint label.
Intrepid pilot Mike Mercury takes to the skies in the Supermarionation series , created by the legendary duo Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, combining their iconic Supermarionation puppetry and scale model special effects, to enthral audiences young and old. Featuring the voice acting talents of David Graham, George Murcell, Graydon Gould, Sylvia Anderson and Cyril Shaps. With Professor Popkiss manning the console, and the eccentric Dr. Beaker providing his customary blend of erudition and genius, the stage is set for an adventure series that blends action, humour and charm in equal measure.
Every episode of the sci-fi classic series launches onto Blu-ray Disc,This 5-disc Blu-ray set includes all 39 episodes, two new audio commentaries, plus 48-page hardcover booklet in Limited Edition hardbox packaging (1500 copies).
Special features and technical specs:
1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray Disc
Audio commentary on Rescue by co-creator Gerry Anderson
NEW Audio commentary on The White Line by ITC Entertained The World podcast hosts Jaz Wiseman and Al Samujh
Audio commentary on The Runaway Train by co-creator Gerry Anderson
NEW Audio commentary on The Sky’s the Limit by ITC Entertained The World podcast hosts Jaz Wiseman and Al Samujh
Full Boost Vertical: The Supercar Story – featurette
Additional footage including textless backgrounds, commercial break footage, and foreign language main titles
Bill Mevin’s Supercar Home Movie – footage from AP Films’ studio during production of Supercar
Image Galleries
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33
Optional English HOH Subtitles
Release date is 7th January 2026, and you can pre-order your copy here.
An exhibition of over 80 pages of original comic art that tell stories about the future of the human race from 1990 to 4000 AD.
This new exhibition at The Carton Museum, The Future Was Then, includes original work from iconic futuristic worlds such as Tank Girl, Judge Dredd, Black Mirror, Buck Rogers and Thunderbirds, and original artwork by legendary artists such as Jamie Hewlett, Frank Bellamy and Sydney Jordan. Science fiction and dystopian comics give us possible visions of Earth’s future, imagining what may be in store for humanity. Will hope triumph, with space rangers taking to the cosmos to explore new worlds? Or will fear set in, with futuristic authoritarian regimes taking hold?
What did comic creators in the past think the future would look like?
Science fiction is a cornerstone genre of comics. The limitless budget offered by a blank page allows artists to create incredible, detailed worlds before our eyes.
Over the past hundred years artists have conjured visions of future police states, intergalactic travel, everyday cybernetic technology, humans leaving Earth and even – gasp – humans using computers on a daily basis. Many creators are influenced by the world around them as they create, leaving imprints of their modern-day in their future worlds. We will explore this in the exhibition through never-before-displayed items from Phoo Action by Jamie Hewlett & Mat Wakeham – a vision of 2004 rooted in the mid-nineties, and a precursor to Hewlett’s later work on Gorillaz.
Have any predictions of the future been right?
Creators have explored ideas and visions of the future for over a hundred years in art and comics and have often been influenced by the events that they are living through at the time. Sometimes you can see how this changes an artist’s ideas in real time – for instance, as probes sent out across the solar system discovered our closest neighbours were uninhabited, artists moved away from fantastical space beasts living on Mars towards uninhabited planets being colonised, or fantastical travel in other universes.
Occasionally visions of the future come true. More often they don’t! Either way, comics give us a way to consider threats and opportunities for the human race, and engage with ideas about our own future.
Third great FREE Thunderbirds event opens 4th October
Following hot on the heels of their successful Thunderbirds Memories Weekend in 2024 and The Art Of Thunderbirds earlier this year, Slough Museum is staging its third free event for Thunderbirds fans.
Masterminded by Fanderson member Sam Denham, who has again worked with the staff and volunteers at the museum in the heart of the Slough Trading Estate, where Thunderbirds was produced. The Thunderbirds 60 Years exhibition will celebrate the series by looking at the production and design, models and puppets, and will take a peek behind the scenes. It opens on 4th/5th October (10:00-16:00 both days), then every Friday 11:00-1600 and Saturday 10:00-14:00 until 20th December 2025.
Slough Museum Trust was founded in 1982 by a group of local people who wanted to create a museum to share knowledge about local and general history, topography and archaeology of Slough and surrounding districts. Their mission today is to build a sense of pride in Slough. They develop imaginative and inclusive projects and displays and encourage people to share their stories and knowledge of Slough as a place of pioneers and innovators. It is the only organisation in Slough that has a remit to collect, conserve and communicate the town’s heritage. They explore and celebrate Slough’s past, present and future.
To celebrate 60 years of Thunderbirds, Scalextric has given Lady Penelope’s iconic FAB 1 a dazzling new look. This special edition model comes in a striking chrome pink finish, making it a true collector’s piece.
Complete with all the classic details, from the six wheel design to Parker at the wheel, this FAB 1 is ready to take pride of place in any collection. Whether you’re a lifelong Thunderbirds fan or a Scalextric collector, this anniversary edition is a must have.
