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

@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.

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

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...

All Hail The #Tripods! The 3rd (of 4) discussion panels from The Tripods40 Event: Director Bob Blagden & Master 468/Puppeteer Hugh Spight in conversation with @selsijohn.bsky.social of @tripodscast.bsky.social . (1 more panel will be released next 2 Saturday). www.youtube.com/@2089AD-a4n

All Hail The Tripods! The moment has arrived for those who attended the Tripods40 event to relive that day, & for those who couldn't. Hosted by @willhadcroft.bsky.social 2nd of 4 discussion panels. (2 more panels will be released weekly over the next 2 Saturdays). www.youtube.com/@2089AD-a4n

All Hail The #Tripods! The moment has arrived for those who attended the Tripods40 event to relive that day, & for those fans who couldn't be there to experience the 1st of 4 discussion panels. (The remaining panels will be released weekly for the next three Saturdays). www.youtube.com/@2089AD-a4n

#Tripods40 #Tripods #BBC #scifi #johnchristopher #dystopian

John Shackley The Tripods (1984-1985). Played Will Parker throughout the series, appearing in all 25 episodes. John quit acting a few years after The Tripods ended. Tripods 40. Hanslope, UK 2024 #JohnShackley #TheTripods

Jim Baker The Tripods (1984-1985). Played Henry Parker throughout the series, appearing in 15 of the 25 episodes. Jim also opted not continue acting after The Tripods. Tripods 40. Hanslope, UK 2024 #JimBaker #TheTripods

Ceri Seel The Tripods (1984-1985). Played Jean-Paul "Beanpole" Deliet throughout the series, appearing in 17 of the 25 episodes. After acting in The Tripods, Ceri Seel did not continue acting. Tripods 40. Hanslope, UK 2024 #CeriSeel #TheTripods

Robin Hayter The Tripods (1985). Played Fritz Eger in the second series, appearing in 9 episodes. Robin has also appeared in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, The Gentle Touch and The Bill. In addition to this, he has become a Ski and Travel Guide. Tripods 40. Hanslope, UK 2024 #RobinHayter #TheTripods

Ken Freeman Composed the music and title theme for The Tripods. He is most prominently known for his work playing most of the synthesisers on Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds and writing the theme music for Casualty and Holby City. Tripods 40. Hanslope, UK 2024 #KenFreeman #TheTripods

We are very excited to be able to reveal our third set of confirmed guests for TRIPODS40: Ceri Seel (Beanpole), John Shackley (Will Parker), Jim Baker (Henry Parker). #Tripods www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tripods40-...

We are very excited to be able to reveal our second set of confirmed guests for TRIPODS40. #Tripods More to come...

We are very excited to be able to reveal our first three confirmed guests for #TRIPODS 40. More to come...

Before we announce our guests, with just over a week to go until tickets go on sale, we have a question for you: Who would you like to see at the event? #Tripods

To celebrate the BBC's classic sci-fi series THE #TRIPODS 40th anniversary, there will be an intimate event involving cast, crew & fans on 14 September 2024, including panel discussions, photos, signings & more. Very limited ticket sales from 1 March.