Just heard on the news he's died. He composed and MD'd many of the most
famous BBC comedy show signature tunes - my favourite being Last of the
Summer Wine, and Yes, Minister. He had an uncanny knack of making his
music tell the basics of the situation. And was a true gentleman. Will be
much missed.

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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Just heard on the news he's died. He composed and MD'd many of the most
famous BBC comedy show signature tunes - my favourite being Last of the
Summer Wine, and Yes, Minister. He had an uncanny knack of making his
music tell the basics of the situation. And was a true gentleman. Will be
much missed.


and Ned Sherrin too - must be the day for it

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Just heard on the news he's died. He composed and MD'd many of the
most famous BBC comedy show signature tunes - my favourite being Last
of the Summer Wine, and Yes, Minister. He had an uncanny knack of
making his music tell the basics of the situation. And was a true
gentleman. Will be much missed.

And his theme tune for "Some Mothers do 'ave 'em" was the morse code for
"Some Mothers do 'ave 'em".

Les


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