Famed TV composer dies, 84
RIPThe excellent Alan Hawkshaw, composer of themes for Grange Hill, Countdown and Channel 4 News has died in Watford hospital of pneumonia.
He started out as a member of The Shadows.
RIP Alan Hawkshaw, who composed some of the most iconic theme tunes in British TV history – including Grange Hill, Channel 4 News and Countdown.
Here’s 80 seconds of his genius: pic.twitter.com/KNqWNLK0So
— Tom Hourigan (@TomHourigan) October 16, 2021
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