Fanderson was celebrating Space:1999’s 50th anniversary with fans at the London:1999 convention in September. In a room full of original and replica models and costumes, the jaw-dropping centrepiece was Darrell Simmonds’ Eagle 6 cockpit replica! An amazing roll-call of guests were available for talks, interviews or casual chats throughout the weekend: Anton Phillips (Dr Bob […]

In tribute to legendary Anderson voice artist David Graham, who died earlier today, Talking Pictures have re-released their mini-documentary about the actor. Filmed by Fanderson member Jeff Smart, Talking Thunderbirds is a series of documentaries featuring interviews with people involved in making our favourite puppet TV show. In this episode, David Graham discusses his career, […]

Fanderson is celebrating Space:1999‘s 50th anniversary with fans at the London:1999 convention this weekend. As part of our programme of supporting independent conventions and events, we’re talking with fans and taking the opportunity to spread the word about Fanderson – the world’s only Gerry and Sylvia Anderson appreciation society – and to launch two great new pieces […]

Today’s the day each year when Fanderson, the club and its members around the world, show their appreciation to Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson and the hundreds of technicians who brought our favourite TV shows and films to life. Puppeteers, writers, composers, designers, musicians, model-makers, voice artists, actors, directors, hair, make-up and wardrobe and many, many […]

Australia’s cult and classic film and television label Via Vision Entertainment is releasing the 1969 feature film Crossplot on high definition Blu-ray Disc on 29th August. Although a United Artists release, the Roger Moore film includes a short sequence produced by Century 21 Productions’ special effects team. The film also features Anderson alumni Francis Matthews […]

Join author Sam Denham and other Anderson experts at Slough Museum’s Thunderbirds Memories Weekend! Slough Museum is just round the corner from the former site of the fabled AP Films studios, and as part of their celebration of Thunderbirds‘ upcoming 60th anniversary they’re hosting a special weekend in which fans can share their memories and […]

On the weekend of 3rd/4th August 2024, two coachloads of The Secret Service fans gathered to celebrate the series’ 55th anniversary, including a filming location tour. During a very full Saturday we visited 16 filming locations used in The Secret Service, some never visited before, as well as several private residences to which access is […]

We’re delighted to report that FAB Express 107 was posted today to all Fanderson members! As well as all the Anderson news and your views, this issue takes a FlashBack to The Secret Service Hole In One, to whet everyone’s appetite before the Hole In One event in August. Being the summer mailing, it’s also […]

Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s 1964 series Thunderbirds is returning to Talking Pictures TV (in the UK). Saturday, 3rd August at 14:00 brings Terror In New York City, followed by Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons (Special Assignment) in its usual 15:00 slot. Unfortunately, it appears that this episode is a one-off, not a return of the […]

Throughout June we ran another online daily calendar of offers, raffles, lucky dips and ‘blind’ auctions – many to raise vital funds for our 2024 charity, Actors’ Benevolent Fund. We’re still finalising the figures, but it looks like once again we’re well into four figures! We’ll publish the final figure in FAB Express 108 in […]