Gerry Anderson's Fireball XL5 in colour!

This is a clip from A Day in the Life of a Space General, an episode colourised for the new Fireball XL5 DVD...

FIREBALL XL5 SPECIAL EDITION (U) is out on DVD on 29th June 2009.

This 6 -disc set includes all 39 episodes from the iconic series, complete and uncut plus exclusive extras including a 60-page book and new documentary.

The year is 2062 -2063, the peace of the universe is maintained by World Space Patrols finest rocket ship, the eponymous Fireball XL5. The memorable crew comprises of the glamorous doctor Venus, middle-aged navigator and engineer Professor Matthew Matic and Zodiacs co-pilot Robert the Robot, whose fantastic characteristic being that he is transparent, and bears the voice of creator Gerry Anderson himself. This brave, gallant crew is led by the heroic Colonel Steve Zodiac. They explore various exotic planets and other life forms and protect the innocent from sinister intergalactic villains such as Mr. and Mrs. Space Spy.

Since the programmes very first transmission on October 28th 1962, young audiences not to mention a good number of adults all over the world were held enthralled by the adventures of Steve Zodiac and his crew. Gerry Andersons Supermarionation marionettes were first introduced in Four Feather Falls (1960), and since then a wondrous tradition in entertainment was born. The marionettes were used again and again in immensely popular childrens shows such as Supercar, Thunderbirds. This release will appeal to all who are fans and is also set to convert a good number of new viewers, who have yet to experience its magic.

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[moaardeeb]

wow in colour Ive NEVER seen that I was born 1959 and watched this all the time along with space patrol superb. if theres a Gerry Anderson show that should be made into a film with REAL actors its this one!

[STARSOLDIERNO]

Since I was a child at the time, at Junior school we used to enact xl5, supercar and Thunderbirds. This was our life. Also dont forget me and my mates were watching all Gemini and Apollo launches. The whole of the early to mid 60s was all about space. It was the era or epitome of creativity. Shame it didn't carry on really. What have we got now, oh yeah a bloody space station that does as much as an electronic windmill ! As far as the UK is concerned then I say Robert the robot for PM.

[unclealister]

Forgot to say... I've still got a Fireball XL5 annual from the 1960s :-)

[unclealister]

This is really brilliant. I've never seen Fireball in colour before. I remember watching the original B&W episodes after school with my friend Stevie, both of us sitting cross-legged on our living room floor just before tea, staring up at the tiny 12-inch TV screen. Obviously things have come a long way since then. I hope they bring out all the Fireball episodes in colour. I shall certainly buy the DVDs if they do. Thanks for sharing this. It brings back vivid memories of a very happy childhood.

[CYRAPHYM]

@hardakml - and I know you will enjoy watching this - movie?v=uqQ3lgrDCHY

[CYRAPHYM]

@STARSOLDIERNO - ...and I know you will enjoy watching this - movie?v=uqQ3lgrDCHY

[CYRAPHYM]

@rorigiles - memories eh! In '73 you where 26ish, I was 16 and a rookie dj in Toronto - al the best in 2012

[rorigiles]

@CYRAPHYM Logging in from Wellington, New Zealand. Man I used to go to some real grouse parties in Ealing-Broadway when I was living in London in 1973!

[datapolo]

Amazing work!

[grimman55]

I watched it in black and white and the color is much better !!

[johnxgin1]

@Nefarioso compleatly disagree.

[CYRAPHYM]

Hey check this out - the opening scene logo "SUPER MARIO NATION" now that's way to coincidental...lol