Edwin Astley
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. He also successfully diversified into symphonic pop and the arrangement of his theme to The Saint, as re-recorded by Orbital, reached number three in the UK Singles Chart.
Ted Astley | |
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| Born | Edwin Thomas Astley 12 April 1922 Warrington, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 19 May 1998 (aged 76) Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England |
| Spouse |
Hazel Balbirnie (m. 1945) |
| Children | 5, including Jon and Virginia |
| Family | Emma Townshend (granddaughter) |
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