In Thunderbirds Are Go 109 “Slingshot” a malfunction at a mining operation sends an asteroid careening towards the sun endangering a crewman, so Thunderbird 3 attempts a rescue mission.
This sounds like a variation on a classic Thunderbirds (1965) episode where a spaceship called ‘Sun Probe’ ends up going on a collision course with the Sun. Here Thunderbird 3 piloted by Alan, Scott and Tin Tin head toward the sun to rescue the Sun Probe crew, but end up being pulled toward the Sun…
This new episode first airs in the UK on Saturday May 23rd 2015.
Thunderbirds Are Go 109 “Slingshot” – Clips
Thunderbirds Are Go 109 “Slingshot” – Gallery
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Thunderbirds Are Go 109 “Slingshot” – Lowdown
A malfunction at a mining operation sends an asteroid careening towards the sun endangering a crewman, so Thunderbird 3 attempts a rescue mission.
However on their way to the meteorite headed straight for the sun, Alan and Kayo lose control after being hit by a solar flare. Then after overcoming that and docking with the asteroid Alan must figure out a way to change the direction they are heading on the doomed asteroid away from the sun…
Cast and Crew
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Kayvan Novak
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Brains & Ned Tedford |
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Thomas Brodie-Sangster
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John Tracy |
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Rasmus Hardiker
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Scott and Alan Tracy |
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David Menkin
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Virgil and Gordon Tracy |
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Angel Coulby
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Kayo |
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Rob Hoegee
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Writer |
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David Scott
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Director |
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Giles Ridge
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Executive Producer |
UPDATED: May 22nd 2015 Gallery with episodic stills and video clip. May 23rd 2015 Cast, Credits & new clip.
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This new series is absolutely fantastic………….the music alone is award winning stuff and it’s clear that so much work and creative effort has gone into the production. I’ve worked in film and television all my life (the original series inspired me!) and I really wish I had had the chance to direct a couple of episodes of the new run. Bravo……….F.A.B. ……congratulations….. (.and why has it not been properly punted?)