Giles Ridge works for ITV GE as an executive manager and brand developer. As such, he is an executive producer for the Thunderbirds Are Go! television series.
For the 50th anniversary of Thunderbirds, he approached Stephen La Rivière and Century 21 Films wanting something to commemorate the event - a project which would eventually morph into Thunderbirds 1965. As such, he is given a "with thanks to" credit on the episodes.