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Ronald Hazlehurst (13 March 1928 – 1 October 2007) was an English composer and conductor who, having joined the BBC in 1961, became its Light Entertainment Musical Director.
The Independent reports the death of Ronnie Hazlehurst, who wrote the scores for popular shows such as Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Yes Minister and Last Of The Summer Wine. He was also a musical director and conductor for the Eurovision Song Contest and the Royal Variety Performances.
Jul 30, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of Ronnie Hazlehurst, who joined the BBC in 1961 and created music for shows like The Two Ronnies, Last of the Summer Wine and Yes Minister. Discover his influences, style, achievements and legacy in this BBC History Research Blog post.
Ronnie Hazlehurst was a composer, arranger and conductor of many popular TV theme tunes, such as The Two Ronnies, Yes Minister and Last of the Summer Wine. He was also involved with the Eurovision Song Contest and the BBC's classical music coverage.
Oct 2, 2007 · The composer of Blankety Blank, Last of the Summer Wine and Yes, Minister passed away in Guernsey after a stroke. He was a former musical director at the BBC and a Eurovision Song Contest veteran.
Oct 2, 2007 · Composer Ronnie Hazlehurst, who wrote the theme tunes to "Are You Being Served?," "Blankety Blank" and "Last Of The Summer Wine," has died aged 79, the BBC said on Tuesday.
Ronnie Hazlehurst. A former musical director at the BBC, Hazlehurst’s name was synonymous with some of the most popular television shows of the last 40 years, writing the theme music for (1971-72), (1973), (1977) and (1980-82) amongst many, many others.
