A Tribute to BBC Composer Ronnie Hazlehurst




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A Tribute to BBC Composer Ronnie Hazlehurst

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On 1st October 2007, Ronnie Hazlehurst sadly died. He was best known for writing many BBC Television theme tunes during his time as BBC Light Entertainment Director of Music in the 1970s 80s and 90s. Ronnie was also the Eurovision Song contest Musical Director for the occasions when the Song Contest was hosted in the UK.

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johnmartin1097

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Ronnie, Hazlehurst, television, telly, tv, themes, composer,

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