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Thunderbirds fans will be excited to learn that new footage of the iconic TV show has been discovered in a garden shed. Film cans containing previously unseen footage were found by the family of an editor who worked on the programme in the 1960s. Century 21 Films, the company behind the show, has received the 22 cans, which are currently being digitally scanned in order to make them viewable to the public. Much of the footage is believed to be alternate takes of episodes that were eventually broadcast, but one can contained an “unknown” episode that is yet to be seen by fans.
Stephen La Rivière from Century 21 Films, who is leading the process of scanning the footage, explained the difficulty in identifying the material within the cans, which were in poor condition. However, it is clear that the majority of the content is Thunderbirds-related. Mr La Rivière explained that the “very, very slow” scanning process had been conducted in small, painstaking stages, with the films needing to be transferred to digital format before they could be viewed. The footage will be restored before it can be broadcast to celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary in 2025.
The find has been hailed as a must-see for fans of the show, which was originally broadcast between 1965 and 1966. The central characters of Thunderbirds were the Tracy family, who operated a non-governmental organisation called International Rescue. The plot was characterised by a blend of advanced technology and down-to-earth dialogue. The show utilised “supermarionation” techniques, whereby the puppets used for filming were operated with hidden overhead strings.
Thunderbirds is still viewed by many as a classic of the sci-fi genre, achieving cult status among a generation of viewers who grew up with the show. The discovery of the new footage of this beloved programme will be seen as a unique opportunity to revisit and enjoy the series’ much-loved characters and narrative
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