I is for Interceptors

The Interceptors form the first line of defence against alien attack towards the Earth. Operating in groups of three and launched from SHADO's Moonbase, these single-pilot interceptors attempt to destroy the alien craft using large nuclear missiles fired from the spacecraft's nose. You only get one shot - so make it count!

UFO was created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson, with Reg Hill. It was the Andersons' first totally live-action TV series, released in 1970, and their first aimed at a more adult market. Sadly, it lasted only one season.

Rest In Peace, Gerry

I've just heard about the passing of Gerry Anderson, the creator of so many of the TV shows that helped define me as a youngster. Stingray. Thunderbirds. Joe 90. UFO. Space: 1999.
Gerry died earlier today, aged 83. Thanks for being such an inspiration!

U is for UFO

UFO was another series created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson's Century 21 Productions. However, the show was the first totally live-action TV series for the team, and was aimed at an adult audience. Some really heavy subjects covered here, and the show wasn't scheduled well by ITV so only one series ever got made. The sets and props for a proposed second 'UFO' series eventually became 'Space: 1999', which wasn't quite the same sort of show. Oh well...