Spotlight Talk | Graham Bleathman | Master of the Cutaway
Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Worcester, WR1 1DT
Saturday 18th July 2026 11:00AM
Graham Bleathman, one of the country’s leading illustrators, is well known for his work on Gerry Anderson’s TV series including Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Stingray.
He is best known for producing cross-section, ‘cutaway’ illustrations of spacecraft, vehicles and locations from these shows, as well as Dan Dare and Wallace & Gromit. He started illustrating for fan magazines in the 1980s, and since then has his illustrations have appeared in a number of books, magazines and comics. Graham’s other work includes historical subjects, alongside production art on animated releases of Doctor Who and Dad’s Army episodes.
A master of the technical illustration, join Graham for a fascinating insight as he talks about his experiences working on these amazing projects and his fantastic new work Worcester: 2066, specially commissioned for our summer exhibition 54321FAB!
The talk will be followed by a meet and greet with Graham in the exhibition, where he will be autographing, sketching and meeting fans. With appearances from Captain Scarlet himself and other favourite characters.
⚠️ Please be aware the lift is currently out of order at the Art Gallery & Museum which may affect some visitors' access to the talk and exhibition. Please call the team on 01905 25371 if you would like further information.
£10 for the talk; free entry to the exhibition.
He is best known for producing cross-section, ‘cutaway’ illustrations of spacecraft, vehicles and locations from these shows, as well as Dan Dare and Wallace & Gromit. He started illustrating for fan magazines in the 1980s, and since then has his illustrations have appeared in a number of books, magazines and comics. Graham’s other work includes historical subjects, alongside production art on animated releases of Doctor Who and Dad’s Army episodes.
A master of the technical illustration, join Graham for a fascinating insight as he talks about his experiences working on these amazing projects and his fantastic new work Worcester: 2066, specially commissioned for our summer exhibition 54321FAB!
The talk will be followed by a meet and greet with Graham in the exhibition, where he will be autographing, sketching and meeting fans. With appearances from Captain Scarlet himself and other favourite characters.
⚠️ Please be aware the lift is currently out of order at the Art Gallery & Museum which may affect some visitors' access to the talk and exhibition. Please call the team on 01905 25371 if you would like further information.
£10 for the talk; free entry to the exhibition.
Event Details
Starts at 11:00AM
Location
Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Worcester, WR1 1DTPrice
Ticket price
£0.00 - £10.00
