TV 069: The New Avengers - London Studio Orchestra Conducted By Laurie Johnson

The New Avengers was launched in late 1976 and ran for 26 episodes. While not as lauded as the original series, it certainly has many enjoyable moments.

Once again, Laurie Johnson composed the theme. This version is a re-recording of the original by the London Studio Orchestra under Laurie's direction.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

The New Avengers

TV on DVD schedule w/e 18 July

Monday 12 July
Crossroads - Episode 2819: September 1977 
British Transport Films - 'The Beacons And Beyond' (1979)
Monty Python's Flying Circus - 'The Attila The Hun Show'
John Pilger - The Last Dream: Heroes Unsung

Tuesday 13 July
Crossroads - Episode 2820: September 1977
Steptoe And Son - 'Men Of Property'
Man About The House - 'The Tender Trap'
The Mind Of Mr J.G. Reeder - 'The Investors'

Wednesday 14 July
Crossroads - Episode 2821: October 1977
British Transport Films - 'A Desperate Case' (1958)
World In Action - Castro
Zodiac - 'Sting, Sting, Scorpio'

Thursday 15 July
Crossroads - Episode 2822: October 1977
Timeslip - 'The Year Of The Burn Up': Episode 7
On The Buses - 'Christmas Duty'
Hadleigh - 'Nicola Penn'

Friday 16 July
Crossroads - Episode 2823: October 1977
British Transport Films - 'Lancashire Coast' (1957)
The Famous Five - 'Five Are Together Again, Part 2'
Homicide: Life On The Street - 'Hostage, Part 1'

Saturday 17 July
Crossroads - Episode 2824: October 1977
The Saint - 'The Charitable Countess'
Perry Mason - 'The Case Of The One-Eyed Witness'
The Sopranos - 'Mr Ruggerio's Neighborhood'

Sunday 18 July
Crossroads - Episode 2825: October 1977
Space 1999 - 'Another Time, Another Place'
Law And Order - 'A Prisoner's Tale'
The Rockford Files - 'The Attractive Nuisance'

TV 068: Nationwide (The Good Word) - John Scott

Nationwide mixed news items with more frivolous stories and spotlights on consumer issues. It ran for 14 years - 1969 to 1983 - and is fondly remembered by the British (and Irish who received BBC) public.

Once again John Scott was the man behind the music.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

Nationwide (The Good Word)

TV 067: Midweek - John Scott

Midweek, a current affairs programme on BBC, started broadcasting in 1973.

The super theme tune was performed by John Scott and produced by George Martin.

Instantly recognisable - it's piano and string heaven.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

Midweek

TV 066: Mastermind (Approaching Menace) - Neil Richardson

Mastermind is almost as old as I am.

The ominous theme tune was composed by Neil Richardson.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

Mastermind (Approaching Menace)

TV on DVD schedule w/e 11 July

Monday 5 July
Crossroads - Episode 2687: February 1977 
British Transport Films - 'The Travolators' (1961)
Monty Python's Flying Circus - 'It's A Living'
John Pilger - Apartheid Did Not Die

Tuesday 6 July
Crossroads - Episode 2688: February 1977
Steptoe And Son - 'T.B. Or Not T.B.?'
Man About The House - 'Never Give Your Real Name'
The Mind Of Mr J.G. Reeder - 'The Troupe'

Wednesday 7 July
Crossroads - Episode 2689: February 1977
British Transport Films - 'Journey To The Sea' (1962)
World In Action - A Group Of Terrorists Attacked...
Zodiac - 'Saturn's Rewards'

Thursday 8 July
Crossroads - Episode 2690: February 1977
Timeslip - 'The Year Of The Burn Up': Episode 6
On The Buses - 'The Other Woman'
Hadleigh - 'A Letter To David'

Friday 9 July
Crossroads - Episode 2816: September 1977
British Transport Films - 'London For A Day' (1962)
The Famous Five - 'Five Are Together Again, Part 1'
The Adam Dalgliesh Chronicles - 'Cover Her Face': Episode 6

Saturday 10 July
Crossroads - Episode 2817: September 1977
The Saint - 'The Man Who Was Lucky'
Perry Mason - 'The Case Of The Fugitive Nurse'
The Sopranos - 'Funhouse'

Sunday 11 July
Crossroads - Episode 2818: September 1977
Space 1999 - 'Earthbound'
Law And Order - 'A Brief's Tale'
The Rockford Files - 'A Deadly Maze'

TV 065: Man In A Suitcase - Ron Grainer

Man In A Suitcase remains one of ITC's most intriguing action series with the moody McGill an iconic hero of the golden era.

Ron Grainer's superb composition superpasses most other themes and leaves them for dead. That good.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

Man In A Suitcase