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All About Star Fleet with Ben Page and Jack Knoll

Settle in for an in-depth conversation about the 1980s puppet television series, Star Fleet, originally made in Japan as X Bomber. Now, before you blow a gasket, yes, I’m aware it’s not a Gerry Anderson series. But it’s puppets and it’s sci-fi and it was influenced by Supermarionation so as far as I’m concerned it’s fair game! However, I’m a newbie when it comes to Star Fleet so I needed to recruit an expert to help me cover this unique television series. Enter filmmaker, puppeteer, and Anderson Entertainment content producer, Ben Page.

Ep 10 – The Adventures Of Twizzle

In the grips of despair Katherine decides that the time has come to go right back to the very beginning of Gerry Anderson’s television career and watch The Adventures Of Twizzle. Jack isn’t happy. Katherine doesn’t care.

Ep 8 – Supercar

This week, Jack and Katherine get straight down to business and watch one of Jack’s childhood favourites – Supercar. Will its early puppetry and special effects charm Katherine, or perhaps put her off Gerry Anderson’s first ever science fiction series? 

Ep 4 – The Secret Service

Katherine plays her first lifeline and, in what could probably be described as the best possible result, the duo sit down to watch the first episode of The Secret Service. It’s a world of espionage, dodgy diplomats, and gobbledygook – so will Katherine enjoy this Supemarionation/live-action hybrid? 

Ep 3 – Torchy The Battery Boy

It had to happen eventually… but did it have to be quite so soon? For reasons best left unexplained Katherine has chosen to watch Torchy The Battery Boy this week. Jack is left bewildered by the selection, considering that two other superior options were also on the table. The pair soldier on regardless with 15 minutes of disturbing viewing. Will Pom-Pom And The Toys push Katherine and Jack to the limit?