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Edwin Thomas "Ted" Astley (12 April 1922 – 19 May 1998) was a British composer. His best known works are British television themes and scores, most notably the main themes for The Saint, Danger Man and The Baron.
Edwin Astley (1922-1998) was a prolific and influential composer of music for TV action/adventure shows in the 1950s and 60s, such as The Saint, The Champions and Department S. He also wrote scores for feature films, documentaries and educational programs, and played various instruments in his youth.
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Feb 20, 2018 · Highlights from the 1960s British TV series The Saint scored by Edwin Astley. Enjoy this super TV soundtrack suite!Please note all rights to the music belon...
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- Soundtrack Of The Mind
Apr 13, 2021 · The theme is by Edwin Astley of 'The Saint' fame. John Creasey wrote hundreds of books under dozens of pseudonyms. Among them was a series about 'The Baron', a reformed thief now an antiques ...
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Feb 18, 2017 · Provided to YouTube by RCA Victor/LegacyHigh Wire · Edwin Astley & His OrchestraMusic from the TV Series "Secret Agent"℗ Originally released 1965.
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- Edwin Astley & His Orchestra - Topic
The track is an updated version of Edwin Astley's theme music from the 1960s TV series The Saint and plays over a scene towards the end of the film. The single's B-side, "The Sinner", is an original composition developing elements of Orbital's arrangement from the A-side.
Edwin Astley. Soundtrack: The Saint. Britain's most iconic and prolific composer of music for TV action/adventure in the 1950's and 60's was born in Cheshire, the son of a builder.
