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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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The Saint" is a theme tune for the British spy TV show of the same name composed first as a whistled melody by author Leslie Charteris himself, before being expanded by Edwin Astley 1962, and later Brian Dee, Irving Martin, and Orbital in television and film versions.
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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Oct 15, 2018 · © 2024 Google LLC. Simon Templar "The Saint" is the character that made Roger Moore a household name after getting recognition playing the lead role in the "Ivanhoe" TV series,...
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His best known works are British television themes and scores, most notably the theme to The Saint, and Danger Man. Edwin also successfully diversified into symphonic pop and an arrangement of...
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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.
