Tim and Kev delve into the weird world of science fiction string puppets from the many iconic TV series produced by Gerry Anderson.  From Thunderbirds to Space 1999, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and not forgetting UFO. Stand by for Supermarionation.


For behind the scenes stories of Anderson’s work and how the puppets never could walk properly, visit the brilliant YouTube collection of Century 21 films here:
www.century21films.co.uk


Here’s an explanation of the Ondes Martenot, the early keyboard synthesiser, used by Oliver Messiaen, Daft Punk and Radiohead - but also by Barry Gray to evoke the menace of the Mysterons in Captain Scarlet:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondes_Martenot


You can hear almost all of Barry’s oeuvre on this Spotify link
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Im4Wqd4Fd89BE61r7R7ED?si=JODPO6hRTBO5BC
D2Z-arjg&amp;pi=jIXIC8EpQ2eyT


And if you’re a devoted nerd, listen to the Gerry Anderson Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gerry-anderson-podcast/id1396254711


As a treat you can watch the 90 minute full-length feature film Thunderbirds are Go!
here: https://youtu.be/uNx7AR_j31Q?si=k5DVY-lvf7fvhJD_
The opening sequence of airport architecture and aircraft is inspirational. The Martian Exploration Centre interior is magnificently 1960s. The Swinging Star sequence with Cliff Richard and the Shadows (as puppets) is hilarious.

 

To view images from this episode, head to our Instagram page - @big_design_adventure 

And be sure to follow Tim Ross (@modernister) and Kevin McCloud (@kevin.mccloud1)

We’d love to hear from you, reach out to us on hello@bigdesignadventure.com 

 

Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure. 

 

Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (@spacefurniture), the Australian Institute of Architects (@institute_architects_aus) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (@alastairswaynfoundation) in Australia, Royal Institute of British Architects (@RIBA) in the UK and New Zealand Institute of Architects (@nziarchitects) in New Zealand. 

 

Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud
Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia. 
Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp 
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media
Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst) 

Tim and Kev delve into the weird world of science fiction string puppets from the many iconic TV series produced by Gerry Anderson. &nbsp;From Thunderbirds to Space 1999, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and not forgetting UFO. Stand by for Supermarionation.
 For behind the scenes stories of Anderson&rsquo;s work and how the puppets never could walk properly, visit the brilliant YouTube collection of Century 21 films here: <a href="https://www.century21films.co.uk">www.century21films.co.uk</a>
 Here&rsquo;s an explanation of the Ondes Martenot, the early keyboard synthesiser, used by Oliver Messiaen, Daft Punk and Radiohead - but also by Barry Gray to evoke the menace of the Mysterons in Captain Scarlet: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondes_Martenot">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondes_Martenot</a>
 You can hear almost all of Barry&rsquo;s oeuvre on this Spotify link <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Im4Wqd4Fd89BE61r7R7ED?si=JODPO6hRTBO5BCD2Z-arjg&amp;pi=jIXIC8EpQ2eyT&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=5bc5aa4c8d5041ed">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Im4Wqd4Fd89BE61r7R7ED?si=JODPO6hRTBO5BC</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Im4Wqd4Fd89BE61r7R7ED?si=JODPO6hRTBO5BCD2Z-arjg&amp;pi=jIXIC8EpQ2eyT&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=5bc5aa4c8d5041ed">D2Z-arjg&amp;amp;pi=jIXIC8EpQ2eyT</a>
 And if you&rsquo;re a devoted nerd, listen to the Gerry Anderson Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gerry-anderson-podcast/id1396254711">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gerry-anderson-podcast/id1396254711</a>
 As a treat you can watch the 90 minute full-length feature film Thunderbirds are Go! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNx7AR_j31Q">here: https://youtu.be/uNx7AR_j31Q?si=k5DVY-lvf7fvhJD_</a> The opening sequence of airport architecture and aircraft is inspirational. The Martian Exploration Centre interior is magnificently 1960s. The Swinging Star sequence with Cliff Richard and the Shadows (as puppets) is hilarious.
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To view images from this episode, head to our Instagram page - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/big_design_adventure/">@big_design_adventure</a>&nbsp;
And be sure to follow Tim Ross <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernister/">(@modernister</a>) and Kevin McCloud (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevin.mccloud1/">@kevin.mccloud1</a>)
We&rsquo;d love to hear from you, reach out to us on <a href="mailto:hello@bigdesignadventure.com">hello@bigdesignadventure.com</a>&nbsp;
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Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure.&nbsp;
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Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spacefurniture/?hl=en">@spacefurniture</a>), the Australian Institute of Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/institute_architects_aus/?hl=en">@institute_architects_aus</a>) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alastairswaynfoundation/?hl=en">@alastairswaynfoundation</a>) in Australia, Royal Institute of British Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/riba/">@RIBA</a>) in the UK and New Zealand Institute of Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nziarchitects/">@nziarchitects</a>) in New Zealand.&nbsp;
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Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia. Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp Audio Production: Madeline Joannou &ndash; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mylk_media/">Mylk Media</a> Music: Kit Warhurst (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitwarhurst/">@kitwarhurst</a>)&nbsp;

Two mates, Tim Ross — comedian, broadcaster, and self-described design nerd — and Kevin McCloud — pundit, writer and celebrated host of Grand Designs — have teamed up for a new podcast: Tim and Kev’s Big Design Adventure.

 

In this audio escapade, the architectural enthusiasts embark on a rollicking (and occasionally shambolic) journey, sharing their love of design by visiting buildings that inspire them, meeting the people who create or inhabit them, and diving deep into the places that shape and spark their imaginations.

Two mates, Tim Ross &mdash; comedian, broadcaster, and self-described design nerd &mdash; and Kevin McCloud &mdash; pundit, writer and celebrated host of Grand Designs &mdash; have teamed up for a new podcast: Tim and Kev&rsquo;s Big Design Adventure.
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In this audio escapade, the architectural enthusiasts embark on a rollicking (and occasionally shambolic) journey, sharing their love of design by visiting buildings that inspire them, meeting the people who create or inhabit them, and diving deep into the places that shape and spark their imaginations.