Itc Stories

The Secret Service was a 1960s British children's TV series created by Gerry Anderson and the team of Century 21 studios in Slough, from the makers of Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Space: 1999. This was the final of his television series to feature the puppet technique "SUPERMARIONATION", using highly detailed marionettes with pre-recorded dialogue, combined with outstanding visual effects. This exclusive book takes a look behind the series of one of Gerry Anderson's lost television series celebrating it's 50th anniversary. Find out what lead to the creation of this much overlooked gem, learn how this show was cancelled by head of ITC Lew Grade, and what makes this series so special even in the twenty-first century. A Captain ThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Get ready for the SUPERMARIONATION short-story collection from Century 22 Productions. A brand new adventure of all the original 1960s classic Gerry Anderson programmes produced for ITC Entertainment in short story formats. SUPERMARIONATION was a groundbreaking breakthrough in British filmmaking and puppetry engineering that brought about a new, sophisticated style of animated marionettes in high-tension, action melodramas from the 1960s. The SUPERMARIONATION programmes remain among the pinnacle era of cult British television. In these short story adventures, International Rescue and Spectrum reunite for a new assignment threatening the safety of the world. Stingray is threatened under mission, and Joe 90 defends the city from one of the most wide-scale acts of espionage and criminality, jeopardising millions of people's lives. As Fireball XL5 blasts off to a planet of vampires, the Supercar team find themselves in a struggle to survive in an inhospitable environment. Whoever are your favourite heroes, this is Gerry Anderson and his greatest series. "Filmed In SUPERMARIONATION", the programmes encompassed feature Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Stingray, Joe 90, Fireball XL5, Supercar and The Secret Service. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

From an idea by the elusive "Hiram K Hackenbacker", a revolutionary new orbital motorway has been constructed around the United Kingdom that will help traffic and goods flow from around the country above the sea. It is hoped that the so-called British Orbital Highway will be one of many orbiting carriageways that will be surrounding entire countries such as the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. With it now open to the public, a special promotion of the opening is arranged. With the Tracy's of International Rescue, Lady Penelope and Parker Creighton Ward mansion, and the Spectrum officers aboard Cloudbase eagerly watching, disaster strikes after the Mysterons announce they attempt to blow a hole in worldwide rescue operations. They aim to prove how petty the earthmen's attempts are to save their own kind. The Mysterons keep to their word - the British Orbital Highway is sabotaged with a family on the unstable carriageway. International Rescue hurriedly rush to the scene of the incident, whilst Captain Scarlet suspects heavy Mysteron influence on the disaster. Indeed, Captain Black is operating as Mysteron agent. With both International Rescue and the Spectrum forces mobilised, they must do their best to ensure the people of Britain are safe from the Mysteron threat. Now, it was time for the Thunderbirds to meet Captain Scarlet... Based on the most popular television series created by the legendary Gerry Anderson. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Celebrating the official Captain Scarlet Day in 2024. Captain Scarlet is recognised by many fans and the general public to be Gerry Anderson's greatest television series.

The Armageddon - a ruthlessly powerful businessman, preparing to release highly dangerous amounts of toxic gas all across the major capitals of the world. And one of Lady Penelope's agent has spotted him heading for the South West of England. Therefore, she and Parker must quickly set off in FAB 1 to capture this insane businessman. And once they close in, lives begin to fall quickly into danger... Soon International Rescue launch after to rescue them, but the Armageddon's major operation is ready to launch. But the situation is about to turn critical for Lady Penelope, Parker and International Rescue after yet another accident... Based off the original and best classic series by Gerry Anderson, "Filmed In SUPERMARIONATION". A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

This is it - Number 2 finally wants to find out who Number 6 is. A new machine has been developed to extract the truth from him, which will drain all experience and knowledge from his brain. This is the information that has kept him alive all this time... A Manhunt has commenced, across the entire Village. Number 6 is on his own, and Number 2 will stop at nothing. Based on the original TV series starring Patrick McGoohan. A Captain ThunderWho Century 22 Production.

Even though the world is largely united at peace, one country remains entangled in a bloodthirsty civil war. The two opposing factions ruthlessly fight with one another to obtain a rural stretch of land that contains highly sought-after minerals and metals. Meanwhile, at the Arcology, the most expensive craft designed in the entire aviation industry has finally been completed - Thunderbird Eighteen. Quickly assembled thanks to a team of scientists and engineers working around the clock, International Rescue's new craft can house nearly all the remaining Thunderbirds craft and can deploy them for rescue operations at a moment's notice - and capable of travelling at record-breaking speeds. Thunderbird Eighteen will be put to good use when the civil war spreads catastrophe into other countries... Based on the Japanese anime series Scientific Rescue Team Techno Voyager, adapted by ITC Entertainment as Thunderbirds 2086. The series was made without the knowledge of anyone involved in the Classic Thunderbirds from ITC, including Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.

The Incorporated Television Company (ITC) produced some of the most groundbreaking and iconic television programs ever made. From gritty crime and espionages, exotic continental escapades, comedy misadventures, swashbucklers, charismatic philanthropists, outlandish alien adventure, life-saving SUPERMARIONATION heroics, to mind-boggling thrillers. It was Sir Lew Grade's incredible company that distributed many successful cult programs such as Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Space: 1999, UFO, Stingray, Joe 90, The Prisoner, The Saint, The Persuaders, Danger Man, Gideon's Way, The Muppet Show. Julie On Sesame Street, The Champions, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), The Baron, Man In A Suitcase, and many other cult series. Here, Century 22 Productions delves into the legends of these productions and their massive revival of interest in the early 2000s. Thanks to Carlton (who to all intents and purposes were ITV), these cult classics were launched into the new millennium in a new digitally remastered format that we are privileged to enjoy today. Some of these items are now highly praised and sought-after by collectors today. Take a trip down memory lane, and venture into the range of Carlton Video and to some of the programs which are regarded as some of the greatest television series ever made. A CaptainThunderWho Century 22 Production.