I saw an article a while ago protesting that the re-runs filling TV now just show the ages of the TV programmers
Well, mav, the programmers' ages (or at least their knowledge of past programs) has to be a factor in their choice of what to re-run. In the case of most Gerry Anderson stuff, it's fine by me.

Every time Thunderbirds is shown it appears to grab a new generation, quite apart from the fogeys like me that are enjoying it, what, 3rd time around? I think Gerry Anderson really plugged into what kids love with the show.

In other words, it is a classic!

(A very moderate statement from a very moderate fish)