One of the much loved Gerry Anderson series, Space 1999 has at last returned albeit in a new format with new actors. In association with Big Finish, the Gerry Anderson company has launched what will hopefully be the first of an on-going audio series on CD and download. The special edition has already sold out and the Gerry Anderson store had none in stock when I finally got around to ordering it but more have now arrived!
Like many my age Space 199 was Saturday afternoon viewing back in the day as were all of Gerry Anderson's adventures like Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlett and Stingray. Adventure for all the family. Times move on and this update reboots everything we once thought we knew and although familiar has a number of changes both in the origin and forthcoming stories some of which will be remakes and others totally new adventures.
So how does this compare? It's different that's all. The classic show will always remain a highpoint of Gerry Anderson's output and a fond memory for it's fans and can be seen in re-runs on The Forces Channel (Freeview Channel 96). With familiar theme tunes and sound effects it's only getting used to the new cast that is required.
And a good cast it is indeed Mark Bonnar plays Commander John Keoneg, Maria Teresa Creasy plays Dr Helena Russel and Clive Haywood plays Prof Victor Bergman amongst others.
This first double CD is the "origin" story rewritten as astraunauts die in mysterious circumstances and of course there is one almighty explosion that sends the Moon out of Earths orbit and into science fiction history. The adventure has begun and I look forward to hearing more.
Space 1999 can be obtained via: shop.gerryanderson.co.uk
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