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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 1H 39M

Nigel Plaskitt: Captain Black Speaks Out! | The Gerry Anderson Podcast

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There are so many strings to Nigel Plaskitt's bow that it's difficult to know where to start! Puppeteer, producer, actor and voice actor, he's brought so many wonderful creations to the world, from Unstoffe in Doctor Who, The Ribos Operation to Pipkins' Hartley Hare and PG Tips' Monkey to several of the muppets! He's best known in the Anderverse for voicing Captain Black in the 2005 CGI remake of Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons - New Captain Scarlet!This month, Nigel shares the many highlights of his illustrious career, from Muffin the Mule to reuniting with his Scarlet costars to record a very special audio adventure for the new BluRay... And even the Randomiser gets in on the game!00:23 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:55 Your Youtube Comments05:12 The Voice Of The Podsterons10:20 Welcoming Nigel Plaskitt!14:11 Nigel's Anderson Memories24:56 The Andermeter! What will Nigel score?37:24 Superidentification: Nigel's knowledge put to the test!49:15 Doctor Who, Ribos secrets revealed!01:12:08 Playing Captain Black01:27:57 The Randomiser. What will it choose?01:33:36 Fab Facts!01: 38:53 Saying Goodbye. Join us in two weeks' time to watch the Randomiser's chosen episode with Nigel, Richard and Chris!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

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