

TV series
Stand by for Action
2007, English. Created by Stephen La Rivière.
'Stand by for Action' takes an in depth look at the career of the legendary Gerry Anderson, creator of Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO, Space 1999 and many many more. Features interviews with the people who brought his ideas to life as well as Anderson himself.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 34 min
- Status
- Ended in 2007
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part Two
Aired 14 November 2007
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Stephen La RivièreCreator
- Gerry AndersonSelf · 2 ep
- Roger WoodburnSelf · 1 ep
- David ElliottSelf · 1 ep
- Alan PattilloSelf · 1 ep
- Desmond SaundersSelf · 1 ep
- Mary TurnerSelf · 1 ep
- Julien LugrinSelf · 1 ep
- Robert EastonSelf · 1 ep
- David GrahamSelf · 1 ep
- Catherine SchellSelf · 1 ep
- Richard GregorySelf · 1 ep
- Ben StevensSelf · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 November 2007
- Last aired
- 14 November 2007
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Stand by for Action: quick answers
Is Stand by for Action worth watching?
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How many seasons of Stand by for Action are there?
Stand by for Action has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 34 minutes each.
Is Stand by for Action finished?
Yes. Stand by for Action ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Stand by for Action on?
Stand by for Action isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Stand by for Action parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Stand by for Action?
If you liked Stand by for Action, try Eli Roth's History of Horror, World War II with Tom Hanks, Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.
Who created Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action was created by Stephen La Rivière and stars Gerry Anderson, Roger Woodburn, David Elliott.
