Corrie's Iconic Theme Tune Celebrated on BBC

Brass bands and Coronation Street. Two of my favourite things. So I was particularly chuffed when I discovered the two combined on BBC4 on Friday in dramatist and composer Neil Brand’s new three-part documentary ‘The Sound of TV’.

The programme explores how music has impacted our television viewing over the years and what effect that music has had on society and British culture. Some theme songs from big TV shows stay with us for life, either in memory or through repeats, and in a some cases, if the programme has been on air throughout our lives. 

So of course Neil began his musical journey with a trip to the cobbles where a local brass band treats the viewer to a beautiful version of Coronation Street’s famous theme tune, written by composer Eric Spear. There’s even a clip with Eric himself, which I hadn’t seen before, where he tells us how the tune came about.

The programme then moves on to other soaps like Eastenders and even more iconic themes from shows like Dr Who and international hits Game of Thrones and the Simpsons. 

It’s a lovely programme and a must-watch for Corrie fans celebrating 60 years of the show next week.

For UK viewers it’s on BBC iPlayer HERE.

@StevieDawson

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