Give or Take a Million
Give or Take a Million is the final episode of the Supermarionation television series Thunderbirds, created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson. The episode originally aired on 25 December 1966 on ITV.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The episode centers around a Christmas charity event at the Coralville Children's Hospital. International Rescue is invited to participate in the event, which includes a raffle with a grand prize of a trip to Tracy Island. Meanwhile, a group of criminals plans to rob the hospital's safe, which contains the charity funds.
The story unfolds as Jeff Tracy and his team prepare for the arrival of the raffle winner, while the criminals execute their heist. The situation escalates when the criminals take hostages, leading to a dramatic rescue operation by International Rescue.
Characters[edit | edit source]
- Jeff Tracy - The head of International Rescue.
- Scott Tracy - Pilot of Thunderbird 1.
- Virgil Tracy - Pilot of Thunderbird 2.
- Alan Tracy - Astronaut and pilot of Thunderbird 3.
- Gordon Tracy - Pilot of Thunderbird 4.
- John Tracy - Space monitor aboard Thunderbird 5.
- Brains - The scientific genius behind International Rescue's technology.
- Tin-Tin Kyrano - Assistant to Brains and love interest of Alan Tracy.
- Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward - International Rescue's London agent.
- Parker - Lady Penelope's chauffeur and assistant.
Production[edit | edit source]
"Give or Take a Million" was produced by AP Films and directed by David Lane. The episode features the signature Supermarionation puppetry and special effects that Thunderbirds is known for.
Reception[edit | edit source]
The episode is notable for its festive theme and is often remembered for its heartwarming storyline. It marked the end of the original run of Thunderbirds, which has since become a cult classic.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
"Give or Take a Million" remains a beloved episode among fans of the series. It has been included in various Thunderbirds DVD collections and continues to be a popular choice for holiday viewing.
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