Audio producers Large End have a good time the day with a shock audio launch – Captain Scarlet: Martian Menace. 

As any good Anderson fan is aware of, right this moment (tenth July) is Captain Scarlet‘s birthday. With a purpose to have a good time the indestructible Spectrum agent’s big day, audio producers Large End are releasing an adaptation of considered one of his TV21 sketch adventures.

Captain Scarlet: Martian Menace sees our hero enterprise again to the Mysteron metropolis on Mars, a spot laden with fond recollections for followers from the unique tv sequence of 1967.

Captain Scarlet: Martian Menace

The Mysterons… Sworn enemies of Earth… Possessing the flexibility to recreate a precise likeness of an object or individual… However first, they have to destroy… Main the battle, one man destiny has made indestructible… His title; Captain Scarlet.

After Captain Scarlet thwarts an assault on a Spectrum manufacturing plant, the Mysterons announce their intention to destroy humanity’s first metropolis on Mars – and Colonel White is kidnapped! Is his abduction a part of the newest Mysteron scheme, or is he held captive by a extra human pressure?

With the destiny of the world at stake, Captains Scarlet and Ochre should journey to the Mysteron metropolis on Mars – however will they be in time to stop catastrophe?

Primarily based on the unique TV21 sketch story, points 164–166.

Chris Dale, who has tailored and produced the story mentioned:

“This has at all times been considered one of my favourite Captain Scarlet tales. The dimensions is grand and epic. There’s a lot at stake. It’s been nice to take this favourite story of mine from childhood and increase on and discover the narrative to create this very particular audiobook.”

We’re advised the 75-minute manufacturing not solely pays homage to the unique sketch, but in addition expands the narrative too. There’s extra time for visitor character and settings, plus nods to different Anderson sequence, notably Thunderbirds and Fireball XL5,  preserved from the unique Nineteen Sixties strip.

For the within scoop on why July tenth is such an essential date, there’s an incredible explainer at GerryAnderson.com too.

Captain Scarlet: Martian Menace is obtainable to obtain from Large End now.

Pre-orders for a particular CD model are additionally accessible via the Gerry Anderson Retailer.