Keep and Destroy (2020)
Synopsis
Adam Luff interviews fans of the legendary Gerry Anderson, a man famous for TV shows such as Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Space 1999, and many others. However, the fans have a tough challenge ahead: they must list five examples of his work that they like, and five examples that they dislike.
Network
YouTube
Episodes
Adam Luff
In the pilot episode, Adam Luff introduces the concept, establishes the rules and lists five to keep and five to destroy.
Danny Baxter
Adam interviews music producer and long time Gerry Anderson fan, Danny Baxter.
Abbie Svenson
Adam interviews cosplayer and Gerry Anderson fanzine editor, Abbie Svenson.
SimpsonsClips24
Adam interviews the YouTuber and Lavender Castle fanatic known as SimpsonsClips24.
Rebecca Andrews
Adam interviews Rebecca Andrews, a Gerry Anderson fan who also loves James Bond (a franchise that shares a lot of the cast and crew with Anderson productions).
Ben Page - Part 1
Adam interviews Ben Page, an American puppet filmmaker with his own version of Supermarionation, "Cinemarionette".
Ben Page - Part 2
Adam continues his interview with Ben Page, this time by listing his Destroy list.
Willow Lambden-Smith
Adam interviews Willow Lambden-Smith, a novelist that's heavily inspired by Gerry Anderson's shows.
AJ Frost - Part 1
Adam interviews AJ Frost, a Gerry Anderson fan that was inspired to go into active service and follow the International Rescue motto of helping those in need.
AJ Frost - Part 2
Adam continues his interview with AJ Frost by going through his Destroy list.
Michael Sevior - Part 1
Adam heads down under to interview Australian model-maker, Michael Sevior. His collection of model kits includes a fleet of vehicles from Thunderbirds.
Michael Sevior - Part 2
Adam is still down in Australia, interviewing Michael Sevior and discussing his Destroy list.
Scott Sadler - Part 1
Adam interviews Scott Sadler, a long-time Gerry Anderson fan who introduced his children to the Supermarionation shows, enticing a whole new generation of fans.
Scott Sadler - Part 2
Adam and Scott continue with their discussion as they go through the episodes that Scott wants to destroy.
Maria Alice Gray - Part 1
Adam interviews Maria Alice Gray, a cosplayer known for portraying Marina and Lady Penelope. They also discuss the 2004 Thunderbirds movie (despite Adam not being a fan) and of course, the episodes that Maria wishes to keep.
Maria Alice Gray - Part 2
Adam and Maria cover her Destroy list as well as discuss S.T.O.R.M., a book series written by Maria that is inspired by the works of Gerry Anderson.
Emma Whitehouse-Bird - Part 1
Adam covers the Keep list of fellow filmmaker, Emma Whitehouse-Bird who like Adam (and many other filmmakers) was inspired by the works of Gerry Anderson to follow a similar career path.
Emma Whitehouse-Bird - Part 2
Adam and Emma go through her Destroy list. "Stand by for no action whatsoever!" - Emma Whitehouse-Bird
Dave Munday - Part 1
Adam covers the Keep list of Dave Munday, author of Writing in the Sand, a sci-fi novel that was (naturally) inspired by the works of Gerry Anderson.
Dave Munday - Part 2
In addition to Dave's Destroy list, the football fanatic selects a line up for his Anderson-themed football team.
Déjà Doom - Part 1
Something unusual has happened on Keep and Destroy. There isn't a brand new guest this time, but previous guests have come back for more, but who are they? Fortunately, Dick Spanner finally debuts on Keep and Destroy, maybe he can help.
Déjà Doom - Part 2
AJ, Danny, Emma, Maria and Michael return once more to throw one last bit of shade at those they wish to Destroy.
Finale
Keep or Destroy? Well, the time has come to make a decision and Adam has chosen to "Destroy". Keep and Destroy comes to an end as Adam picks another five to Keep and five to Destroy.
Kept and Destroyed
Although the finale came and went in the last episode, you can't have a Gerry Anderson show without a flashback episode at the end ...
Cast
Details
Original Title
Keep and Destroy
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
24
