Media    From 1958  To /3/1998

BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Categories: Music / songs, TV & Radio

It was created to meet the demands for innovative music and sound effects for radio and television. It is most famous for producing the original theme tune to 'Doctor Who', and was also responsible for the intestinal noises of Major Bloodnok in the 'Goon Show'.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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BBC Radiophonic Workshop

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