With a UFO on course to destroy SHADO HQ, Captain Peter Carlin in Sky One races to intercept it! | Official Gerry Anderson

In 1980 6 episodes of UFO were combined into a TV movie that was later released on home video - Invasion UFO! Did you first see this feature on cable, VHS or DVD? #UFO #ufos #aliens #invasion #invasionufo #gerryanderson #sylviaanderson #edbishop #straker | Official Gerry Anderson

Sky One prepares for launch, in the UFO episode Identified! | Official Gerry Anderson

Before they founded AP Films, Gerry Anderson and Arthur Provis were directors at Pentagon Films - and among the output of Pentagon Films were one or two puppet productions! Here Comes Kandy is available on the Lost Worlds of Gerry Anderson DVD - but watch out for the bunny babes! #gerryanderson #arthurprovis #denisebryer #herecomeskandy | Official Gerry Anderson

As we remember Gerry Anderson, his colleagues, and his shows and films on this #gerryandersonday , we have to ask; which of his many shows and films was your favourite? Let us know in the comments below! #gerryanderson #captainscarlet #captainscarletandthemysterons #Stingray #Thunderbirds #terrahawks #ufo #space1999 #sylviaanderson | Official Gerry Anderson

How many can you name? 🤔 Gerry Anderson was one of the most prolific British filmmakers of his generation, with over 18 series and 4 feature films to his credit, so naturally many of the cast of #StarWars worked with him! Can you think of any we left out? | Official Gerry Anderson