Francis Matthews who provided the voice of Captain Scarlet in the 1960s puppet television series has died. Captain Scarlet dressed in his distinctive red and black uniform, was the ultimate hero ...

"This is the voice of WhatCulture ... and not least amongst his output was Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. The original programme ran for two series from 1967 to 1968 and featured the ...

As Captain Scarlet - the hero of Gerry Anderson's '60s 'Supermarionation' series - Matthews was one of the iconic voices of this writer's childhood. What to Read Next To mark his passing ...

Francis Matthews, the voice of Captain Scarlet, has died at 86, following a short illness. The actor brought to life the Mysterion-battling hero in Gerry Anderson’s sci-fi show from 1967-68.

booming voice were absolutely terrifying as a child. His presence, plus the high-level of on-screen violence, made Captain Scarlet a heady cocktail for a young, petrified viewer! Perhaps the ...

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The style these days is so often to over-project voices, whereas Captain Scarlet feature a suitably dialled-back delivery that contrasts nicely with the puppets.” Captain Scarlet’s anniversary ...

Francis Matthews starred in numerous dramas and comedies as well as lending his voice to Captain Scarlet Actor Francis Matthews, who was the voice of Captain Scarlet in Gerry Anderson's 1960s TV ...

Actor Francis Matthews, who was the voice of Captain Scarlet in Gerry Anderson's 1960s TV show, has died at the age of 86. Matthews lent his voice to the indestructible puppet hero, who defended ...

Francis Matthews, the actor who helped terrify generations of children as the voice of Captain Scarlet, has died aged 86. Matthews starred in the cult 1960s science fiction puppet show ...