Growing up with Gerry Anderson wasn’t your average childhood 🚀 Every disaster on the news or a new documentary was research for Thunderbirds, which in turn led to an extra-protective Dad in Gerry. Jamie Anderson recalls how his father’s dedication to crafting authentic rescue missions shaped their family life, where every heroic precaution came from a dad who cared deeply, both on and off screen. Catch the full episode on ITV Retro’s YouTube and ITVX now. | Official Gerry Anderson

In 1995 Gerry Anderson introduced four 30th anniversary Thunderbirds VHS releases, each one a 50 minute compilation looking at a particular aspect of the show. Here is his introduction to the Great Rescues tape - but what in your opinion was the greatest Thunderbirds rescue? | Official Gerry Anderson

89K views · 3.3K reactions | Scott Tracy is introduced to Thunderbirds fans Tony and Bob Williams' homemade Thunderbird 2 launch slide, in the episode Cry Wolf! | Official Gerry Anderson | Facebook