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Blue Veils and Golden Sands by Martyn Wade

The remarkable story of pioneering BBC Radiophonic Workshop music composer Delia Derbyshire. Starring Sophie Thompson.

One of the most colourful and interesting composers of electronic music, Delia Derbyshire was at the forefront of its development.

She began with a 10 year 'attachment' to the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

Delia is best remembered for her major part in realising BBC TV's distinctive theme for Doctor Who composed by Ron Grainer.

Starring Sophie Thompson.

Martyn Wade's drama tells he story of Delia's remarkable years before her early death at 64 in 2001.

Delia ....... Sophie Thompson
Peter Kember ....... Himself
Ron Grainer ....... Martin Hyder
Producer ....... Scott Brooksbank
Anthony Newley ....... Stephen Critchlow

Adviser, arranger and composer of original music: Elizabeth Parker

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2002.

45 minutes

On radio

Thu 7 May 202615:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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