The lightship Altares leaves Space Station Delta on the first stage of a mission of scientific discovery beyond the solar system, a journey to Alpha Centauri, four light years from Earth.

Ask anybody who knew him and they will tell you there was nobody like Gerry Anderson for "turning a conversation ... "She needed no help in letting the world know she was free and ready to fly." ...

Steven Rainey rummages through the archive to bring back the best of Gerry Anderson during his 30-year career. Show more A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven ...

Discover even more insights about Gerry Anderson's life in this behind-the-scenes look at how A Life Uncharted was made. Through interviews and commentary from friends, family, fans and colleagues ...