article_snippet.sent: Thunderbirds will return to our screens tonight 50 years after Original show launched and landed all over the world.
article_snippet.sent: Thunderbirds aired in the UK between 1964 and 1966 and repeated in 1992 and 2002.
article_snippet.sent: There were 32 episodes over two series, broadcast in 66 countries.
article_snippet.sent: the original show sparked a merchandising frenzy, with more than 3,000 Thunderbirds products sold, so much so that December 1966 was labelled Thunderbirds Christmas.
article_snippet.sent: The iconic children's classic aired in the UK between 1964 and 1966 and repeated in 1992 and 2002 .
highlights_snippet.sent: Thunderbirds returns to our screens tonight 50 years since launch of show .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Original show aired between 1964 and 1966 and repeated in 1992 and 2002 .