Today we are going full tilt retro as we journey back to the future and an earth ruled by mysterious Aliens and a human race that lives a seemingly idyllic medieval style of life. This vision of the future comes in the Shape of The Tripods. A TV series first broadcast 1984. One of the finest and least known British science fiction series of that time. Since its first broadcast the series has accrued a cult following. And in the Studio later today, we have Chris Jones whose book is an encyclopaedic deep dive into the retro future world of The Tripods.

The Tripods: All For Nothing? By Chris Jones Is a comprehensive guide to the secrets and stories behind the cult BBC Science Fiction series. From scripting to storyboards, casting to costumes, from music to the magic of visual effects, production. The Tripods: All For Nothing? Was Written and designed by graphic designer and world Tripods expert, Chris Jones. And Chris is in the Studio to talk all things Tripods with us.