If you're not aware, this is from the Makers of Tripodscast!

We watched this the other night, and I recommend it! Classy, informative, delightful – and short 😀

NEW EPISODE! This Saturday (11/10/25): non-fan Dani watches #BBC TV version of #DouglasAdams #HitchHikersGuidetotheGalaxy for the 1st time. Our guest is Tim from @randomiserpod.bsky.social Don't forget to bring your #towel! #ArthurDent #Zaphod #FordPrefect #Trillian #Marvin #42

"THE TRIPODS" season 2, episode 5 (transmitted 05/10/85) Via subterfuge, Will and Fritz gain entry to the city of the Tripods: a city with a lethal atmosphere and alien inhabitants... A BBC adaptation of John Christopher's novel, "The City of Gold and Lead" (1968). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s

@charliefrancis.bsky.social has made a brilliant short film covering the #Tripods TV series, the @tripods40.bsky.social event, and talks with fans about their love of the show, and Chris Jones' wonderful book, 'All For Nothing?' youtu.be/ALSIxu-YqSc?...

41 years ago, The #Tripods arrived on BBC1. To celebrate, we've great pleasure in spreading the word that film-maker Charlie Francis has a treat in store. Coming October 1st, short film 'When The Tripods Came Back' takes a fond look at the Tripods40 celebrations.

They might be a bit tame by modern standards, but John Christopher wrote two post-apocalyptic trilogies for Young Adults which I loved as a teenager. The first two Tripods books were made in to a tv series by the BBC. bsky.app/profile/ianm...

"We thank the #Tripods for Monday."

Happy (Actual) Anniversary to the #BBC TV adaptation of The #Tripods. First broadcast on Saturday 15th September 1984. Based on John Christopher/Sam Youd's original trilogy. anchor.fm/the-tripodscast

"THE TRIPODS" season 1, episode 1 (15/09/84) Through the ritual of "Capping", the Earth's population have been enslaved by alien Masters who traverse the planet in Tripod machines. A BBC adaptation of John Christopher's novel, "The White Mountains" (1967). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s #horrorfam

"THE TRIPODS" dominate the cover of "Radio Times" (15th - 21st September, 1984). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s #horrorfam #RadioTimes #horror

1 year ago today, cast, crew & fans gathered for Tripods40 to launch Tripods: All For Nothing book & to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the #BBC #scifi series The #Tripods based on ##JohnChristopher 's novels. Relive the day with these interviews youtube.com/@2089ad-a4n?... @sylepress.bsky.social

The Tripods

Have you heard our third episode of the podcast where a first-time reader discusses the book? #Tripods #JohnChristopher #YA #scifi bsky.app/profile/trip...

Choose 20 Science Fiction books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (20/20) 🛸 #booksky #scifi

Happy 59th Anniversary of the (US TV) debut of #StarTrek, #TOS as it's also known! First-time viewer Dani gives her thoughts!

Scared me so much as a kid!

"THE TRIPODS" season 2, episode 1 (07/09/85) Through a process known as "Capping", the Earth's population have been enslaved by alien Masters who traverse the planet in Tripod machines. A BBC adaptation of John Christopher's novel, "The City of Gold and Lead" (1968). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s

Tripods!

The classic SFF kids need to read if they want to be true fans

It's time for another trip to The Library of Impossible Things. This week I'm joined by the brilliant @selsijohn.bsky.social for a chat about Stone Circle, Deconstruction, fan films, conventions and a crossover in Sheffield! But what object will he bring? Find out in this week's episode!

That 3rd series would've been amazing.

We thank the #Tripods!

Following up from The Tripods40 Event last year, a number of items of signed memorabilia is available for auction. All money raised will go to @centrepointuk.bsky.social You can view the items, and bidding is only via Facebook in the comments here: www.facebook.com/share/p/199Z...

You're singing our song! 😁

What's a book—or series of books—that you loved as a kid that almost nobody seems to read or even remember nowadays?

Name a TV Show with only 1 or 2 Seasons...

John Christopher sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/christ... was born on this day, so here are some of his book covers (artist: Karel Thole, John Griffiths, [uncredited] and Vincent Mahé):

On This Day 1985: "The Tripods" continued their comic strip adventures in "BEEB" issue 14. Based on the BBC #scifi series "The Tripods" (1984-85), the strip presented entirely new adventures, unseen on TV. #sciencefiction #1980s #TheTripods #scifiart #comicbook

The final discussion panel from #Tripods 40 celebrating the #BBC TV series: John Shackley, Ceri Seel, Robin Hayter & Liz Morton. Hosted by @min3rvas0wl.bsky.social from tripodscast.bsky.social Hear their views on the cancellation and more! www.youtube.com/@2089AD-a4n

"The Tripods" actor Ceri Seel profiled in "BEEB" issue 13 (23/04/85). #sciencefiction #1980s #TheTripods #scifi

On This Day 1985: "The Tripods" continued their comic strip adventures in "BEEB" issue 13. Based on the BBC #scifi series "The Tripods" (1984-85), the strip presented entirely new adventures, unseen on TV. #sciencefiction #1980s #TheTripods #scifiart #comicbook

Repost with a favorite book from childhood

Remember the Tripods

On This Day 1985: "The Tripods" continued their comic strip adventures in "BEEB" issue 12. Based on the BBC #scifi series "The Tripods" (1984-85), the strip presented entirely new adventures, unseen on TV. #sciencefiction #1980s #TheTripods #scifiart #comicbook

"The Tripods" actor John Shackley profiled in "BEEB" issue 12 (16/04/85). #sciencefiction #1980s #TheTripods #scifi

While he passed several years ago, I want to wish John Christopher (aka Samuel Youd) a happy birthday. Empty World was the first post-apocalyptic novel I ever read, and I've been hooked ever since. His Tripods trilogy is also exceptional.

Happy Birthday!!  John Christopher!! Born: April 16, 1922 📖 His Tripods trilogy introduced a new generation to sci-fi with its alien invasion storyline. 🚶‍♂️👾 What's your favorite John Christopher story? #johnchristopher #Birthday

Into 85 and that's one way to finish Tripods and promote Terry and June next on BBC1.

When it comes to kids literature I find its the stuff published before HP that holdd up better. The Tripods trilogy is far more mature than HP or its various bad imitators/competitors combined

The Tripods trilogy and The Sword of the Spirits trilogy were my first exposure to dystopian and post-apocalyptic stories as a teenager. They remain amongst my favourite books, along with Sam Youd’s novels for adult readers.

Happy bookish birthdays, 16 April, to: Kingsley Amis (Lucky Jim), Gertrude Chandler Warner (The Boxcar Children series), John Christopher (the Tripods series), Anatole France (Penguin Island), John Millington Synge (Playboy of the Western World)... ilmk.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/h...

Hands up everyone who knows this because of The Tripods 🤚

#GenX middle-school fantasy nerd starter kit: The Chronicles of Prydain, Lord of the Rings, and the Tripods Trilogy.

Tripods was by John *Christopher* (a.k.a. Sam Youd), not John Wyndham (but the confusion is VERY understandable). More even than the tripods books, his Sword of the Spirits trilogy kind of messed me up, emotionally. I still regularly think of its last line. ("But I shall have no son.")

Sam Youd on his friend John Wyndham

This is the first (of two) panels from the day hosted by co-hosts of this podcast. @selsijohn.bsky.social was up first! The 2nd hosted by @min3rvas0wl.bsky.social is out next Saturday!