Thunderbirds is a British science fiction television series created by Gerry & Sylvia Anderson and filmed by their production company, AP Films, for Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment.
The series debuted on September 30, 1965 in the Midlands ITV region and was first shown on ATV on October 2, 1965. The series was repeated on LWT in the London ITV region every year from 1969 to 1976, and then 1981-82.
The theme tune was composed by Barry Gray.