Spinoff novel based on Gerry Andersons Secret Service tv series set in the year 2069 Published by Armada a paperback imprint of May Fair Books Ltd This is the 2nd of two original novels written by John Theydon a penname for John W Jennison based on the British science fiction television series In this second novel the BISHOP British Intelligence Service Headquarters Operation Priest sends its undercover agent Father Unwin to guard a royal VIP arriving in England on an official visit Unwin has access to some unusual technology including the Minimizer a device which can shrink secret agent Matthew to onethird of his normal size so that Matthew can go anywhere The television show was made in 1969 by ATVITC for Lew Grade later Lord Grade in Supermarionation on film and in colour It aired on the commercial channel