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Practical Effects In Action - the Explosive Model Magic of Thunderbirds, Stingray and More

Head behind the scenes of Thunderbirds, Stingray and other cult Supermarionation shows with special effects expert Brian Johnson ('2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Space: 1999', 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back', 'Alien', 'The NeverEnding Story'). Using practical demonstrations, Brian reveals tricks of his trade that he developed alongside Derek Meddings at Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's AP Films studio on series like 'Supercar', 'Fireball XL5', 'Stingray', and 'Thunderbirds'.

English
  • Originally Aired June 7, 2025
  • Runtime 7 minutes
  • Special Position Airs after season 2
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G Great Britain U
  • Special is Critical to Show's Story No
  • Created June 9, 2025 by
    glenn
  • Modified June 9, 2025 by
    glenn