The Secret Service is a 1969 British science fiction television series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and filmed by their production company, Century 21, for ITC Entertainment.It follows the exploits of Father Stanley Unwin, a puppet character voiced by (and modelled on) the comedian of the same name.Outwardly an eccentric Christian vicar, Unwin is secretly an agent of BISHOP, a division. Show information about the Gerry Anderson series the Secret Service. Produced by Gerry Anderson in 1968-1969, featuring the most advanced Supermarionation Parish priest Father Unwin is an undercover agent for B.I.S.H.O.P. who carries out dangerous assignments using a miniaturisation device to shrink his assistant, Matthew Harding, to puppet size.
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The Secret Service was the last Gerry Anderson show to be made in Supermarionation, succeeding Joe 90. Although less popular than predecessors Thunderbirds a. In 1969, after cracking his head on a rafter while boarding his loft, Gerry Anderson was inspired to round off the era of his classic Supermarionation puppet. The Secret Service follows the exploits of Father Stanley Unwin, the parish priest of a rural English village. Outwardly an eccentric middle-aged vicar, Unwin moonlights as an agent for BISHOP (an acronym of "British Intelligence Service Headquarters, Operation Priest"): a top-secret division of British Intelligence led by his superior, "The Bishop". ". Unwin is based at his vicarage with. The Secret Service was a Supermarionation show with a tiny bit of live action originally shown on three ITV regions in 1969 - ATV, Granada & Southern. Unfortunately only 13 episodes were ever made - it was cancelled by Lew Grade. The reason given was Americans wouldn't be able to understand the strange gobbledegook language spoken by Father Unwin - which missed the point entirely! Set in.
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Enjoyed this video? Subscribe to our channel now: http://bit.ly/GAsubscribeYTEnjoy the opening titles to Gerry Anderson's The Secret Service in glorious high. The Secret Service: Created by Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson. With Stanley Unwin, Gary Files, Jeremy Wilkin, Sylvia Anderson. The adventures of an elderly vicar and his gardener, secret agents for B.I.S.H.O.P, who combat criminals and terrorists from overseas in the year 1969. The Secret Service, Gerry Anderson's final Supermarionation series, sounds so odd that it might put off fans, but that would be a pity. This 13 episode series combines numerous Anderson trademarks, with both Supermarionation and live action, in a daring and delightful show. Back in May 2019 I was asked by Jamie Anderson if I'd be interested in producing a book commemorating the 50 th anniversary of The Secret Service, Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's final Supermarionation television series.As a particular fan of the post-Thunderbirds Supermarionation world of Captain Scarlet, Joe 90 and The Secret Service it seemed a great way to celebrate one of the Andersons.
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The Secret Service Turns 50! The Secret Service was the last Gerry Anderson show to be made in Supermarionation, succeeding Joe 90. Although less popular than predecessors Thunderbirds. By Jamie Anderson September 21, 2019 The Official Gerry And Sylvia Anderson Appreciation Society Since 1981. By fans, for fans.. The Secret Service. Parish priest Father Unwin is an undercover agent for B.I.S.H.O.P. who carries out dangerous assignments using a miniaturisation device to shrink his assistant, Matthew Harding, to puppet size..
The Secret Service. 1969. TV-PG. Adventure · Action. A vicar comes to the high-tec aid of British intelligence in this Supermarionation series from Gerry Anderson, which also features real-life actor Stanley Unwin in stories of mystery and intrigue with an added touch of whimsy. The Secret Service, Gerry Anderson's final Supermarionation series, sounds so odd that it might put off fans, but that would be a pity. This 13 episode series combines numerous Anderson trademarks, with both Supermarionation and live action, in a daring and delightful show. British comic Stanley Unwin voices Father Unwin, a priest (or is he.
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Most of the Gerry Anderson series stretching as far back as 1957's The Adventures of Twizzle had enjoyed great success in the field. By Chris Dale July 16, 2022. Fun The Secret Service: High Stakes! - A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story. The Secret Service: A Tall Tale! - A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story. The final Supermarionation series created by Gerry Anderson note , this series is notable among them for being a hybrid of the techniques used on Anderson's earlier work with live-action (mostly actors in long-shot and action set-pieces).. The series followed Father Stanley Unwin, a character voiced by (and modelled on) the comedian of the same name, who also played the character in live.
