Gerry Anderson, with three of his famed Thunderbird puppets, Alan, Scott and Virgil. Credit: Haydn West/PA ArchiveHis celebrated TV show, which first screened in 1965, also introduced Lady Penelope and her driver, Parker. Credit: Yui Mok/PA ArchiveGerry Anderson soon had another hit with Captain Scarlet, which aired in 1967. Credit: Geoff Caddick/PA Archive