Chris Jones

Researcher, author, designer, musician, film maker, Dad...
Author of 'The Tripods: All For Nothing?'

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

That was a fun afternoon! Pub lunch, visit the ol' Beeb vehicle, back to the pub for more ... only blot on the day I seem to recall was Man City winning the Champions League final🤣

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

Time flies - 3 years ago 2day author @CJ_kiwi met with a few of The Tripods crew in Cheshire, visiting the refurbished BBC OB scanner vehicle LPU1. 40 years earlier this very unit was used on series one's lengthy location shoots. Reunited: Jim Baker, Dave Edwards, Alan Taylor.

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

BBC TRIPODS fans - good luck for the final few hours of bidding. Still some absolute bargains to be had, with all proceeds going to @centrepointuk ... a great cause😊

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

FINAL DAY to bid on Tripods For @centrepointuk⁩ signed goodies.
Auctions close 9pm(UK) OR when bidding has run its course😜 Good luck for the final battle free-folk💚

#StarWars #StarTrek #scifi #1980s #BBC #signedmemorabilia #JohnChristopher #DoctorWho #Blakes7 #Space1999

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@thelisamaxwell WoW!! Congrats Lisa. I wish Leicester wasn't such a long commute from Wellington😆 Sending you very best wishes for the season. C

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

To all you miserable sods suggesting Mo Salah's @LFC @premierleague selfie was a shameless act of product placement ... Shame On You!🤣😜
@tripodsbook #bbc #DoctorWho #1980s

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

Tom, you shouldn't have😊

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

Endorsed by legends since ages ago💚🤣
#bbc #DoctorWho #thetripods #FourthDoctor #Daleks #scifi

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

Oh yes – the world's best collaborators – thank you Nick and Rose Youd @TheSYLEPress

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

THURSDAY THANKS – to the Youds
Having yesterday marked 103 years since the birth of author Sam Youd (John Christopher) it’s fitting today we show gratitude for the time and effort Sam's family contributed to @tripodsbook
Nick, Rose (RIP) – thank you🙏 You did your Dad proud

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[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

Brilliant to see the Tripods lads up there having a laugh 40 years on❤️

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

This week's @Tripods40 panel video: it's the stars of series one: Will, Henry & Beanpole (John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel) joined by AFM/minder Dave Edwards and host @HadcroftWill https://t.co/jDpviWSlHu

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@HadcroftWill @tripodsbook @Tripods40 A panel masterfully hosted @HadcroftWill !!

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@retro_kiste 💚💚💚

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@HadcroftWill @tripodsbook @Tripods40 I reckon he very much enjoyed meeting you too Will!

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@ScottPoole11 @tripodsbook @Tripods40 A bit of a legend, that Ken. Happy to hear you enjoyed it Scott👍

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

Very happy memories ... Richard at Saltwood, with my Grandad's old Velbon tripod!😆

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

THURSDAY THANKS.. We know: "We thank the Tripods"😉But who else was responsible for helping bring us @tripodsbook Today we kick things off by saying a big 'Thank you' to..
RICHARD BATES – Producer, Script Editor (1/3)

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@thelisamaxwell @darkcrystal Have a beaut time Lisa😛

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

'Input from more than 60 cast & crew' ... and every one of them a legend🥰 My thanks always, C

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

From the pages of John Christopher's Tripods Trilogy, to the groundbreaking @BBC series and beyond. @tripodsbook is available online from all uncapped sellers.
@WHSmith @AmazonUK @BrownsBFS

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

40 years ago today Tripods cast and crew travelled to Dinorwig Power Station to begin a chilly week of location shooting for eps 5–10 of series 2. Dinorwig was one of several locations in north Wales chosen to depict the industrial side of the Tripods' city.
Pic: @tripodsbook

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@jason_jtt @tripodsbook Absolutely Jason. Although now you can't even do the tour!😆

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@finneyzair @tripodsbook Thanks for the note Gary. I hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. Best, C

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

Thanks everybody for a brill 2024. Looking forward to another year of adventures😊

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

New year wishes and thanks from the author...🙂🙏

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

@andrewirelandHE @tripodsbook That’s very kind of you to say Andrew - thank you. All the best for the’25. C

[Chris Jones @CJ_kiwi]

I'm no genius, but I'm gonna say "No, we don't mind that at all."😜 #goodcompany

[The Tripods: All For Nothing? @tripodsbook]

Do we mind closing out the year sandwiched in-between @GhibliUSA @WesAndersonfc @GameOfThrones @bbcdoctorwho @starwars @MarvelStudios @itvcorrie ... not to mention William Shakespeare, Ronnie Barker and classic Avengers?? 💚💚💚 HAIL TO THE TRIPODS