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Composer Brian Bennett is the three times winner of the Ivor Novello Award. Initially achieving fame as drummer with The Shadows, he has since forged a career as one of Britain's leading writers of music to picture. Brian was born in London in 1940 and by the late 1950s was one of the most sought-after percussionists around... See full bio »

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Brian Laurence Bennett
in London, England, UK
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2007-2010 New Tricks (TV series)
– The Fourth Man (2010)
– Gloves Off (2010)
– Coming Out Ball (2010)
– Where There's Smoke (2010)
– Fashion Victim (2010)
See all 34 episodes »
 
2003 The Natural World (TV series documentary)
– Moon Power (2003)
 
2002-2003 Murder in Mind (TV series)
– Suicide (2003)
– Favours (2003)
– Disposal (2002)
 
2002 Great Natural Wonders of the World (TV documentary)
 
2001 Expert Witness (TV series documentary)
 
1988-1999 Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV series)
– The Fallen Curtain (1999)
– The Orchard Walls (1998)
– You Can't Be Too Careful (1998)
– Road Rage: Part Two (1998)
– Road Rage: Part One (1998)
See all 47 episodes »
 
1999 The Harpist
 
1994 The World of Hammer (TV series documentary)
– Hammer Stars: Christopher Lee (1994)
– Mummies, Werewolves and the Living Dead (1994)
– Trials of War (1994)
 
1994 The Knock (TV series)
 
1987 Pulaski: The TV Detective (TV series)
– No Guns Please We're British (1987)
– Ten by Eight Glossy (1987)
– Tough Guys Don't Blink (1987)
– The Lone Granger (1987)
– And the Killer of Rose Amelia Bonner (1987)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1987 The Girls (TV movie)
 
1986 The American Way
 
1985 Terminal Choice
 
1969 Red Arrows (short)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (8 titles)
2009 Black Dynamite (composer: stock music)
 
2008 Holby City (TV series) (incidental music - 1 episode)
– Mad World (2008) (incidental music)
 
1996 Expert Witness (TV series documentary) (composer: title music - 1 episode)
– The Answer's in the Soil (1996) (composer: title music)
 
1994 The World of Hammer (TV series documentary) (composer: main title - 5 episodes, 1994) (composer: title music - 4 episodes, 1994) (composer: title theme - 1 episode, 1994)
– Costumers (1994) (composer: main title)
– Hammer (1994) (composer: title music)
– The Curse of Frankenstein (1994) (composer: title music)
– Chiller (1994) (composer: title music)
– Sci-Fi (1994) (composer: title theme)
See all 10 episodes »
 
1977-1981 Robin's Nest (TV series) (arranger: theme music - 48 episodes)
– The Headhunters of S.W.6 (1981) (arranger: theme music)
– Wish You Weren't Here (1981) (arranger: theme music)
– Anniversary Waltz (1981) (arranger: theme music)
– When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1981) (arranger: theme music)
– No Smoke Without Fire (1981) (arranger: theme music)
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1970 Rugby Special (TV series) (composer: theme "Holy Mackerel!")
 
1964 Swingers' Paradise (composer: additional songs and music)
 
1963 Summer Holiday (composer: additional songs and music)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (25 titles)
2009 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
– Episode dated 30 November 2009 (2009) (performer: "Singing the Blues")
 
2009 Black Dynamite (music: "Name of the Game" - uncredited, "Prowler" - uncredited, "High Diver" - uncredited, "Spiv" - uncredited, "Thug" - uncredited)
 
2008 The Real Hustle (TV series documentary)
– Episode #6.1 (2008) (writer: "Chase Side Shoot - Up" - uncredited / performer: "Chase Side Shoot - Up" - uncredited)
 
2008 Me Two ("Montego Bay")
 
2006 La verdad oculta (TV series)
– Episode #1.120 (2006) (writer: "Chiller 1", "Silent Tension", "Wet Night")
– Episode #1.68 (2006) (writer: "Wet Night")
– Episode #1.67 (2006) (writer: "Premonition", "Wet Night")
– Episode #1.65 (2006) (writer: "Premonition")
– Episode #1.61 (2006) (writer: "Chiller 1", "Premonition", "Silent Tension")
See all 9 episodes »
 
1999 The Harpist (writer: "Escape from the Asylum" / producer: "Escape from the Asylum" / arranger: "Escape from the Asylum")
 
1994 The Ren & Stimpy Show (TV series)
– It's a Dog's Life/Egg Yolkeo (1994) (music: "Foiled" - uncredited)
 
1990 Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV series)
– Some Lie and Some Die: Part One (1990) (music: "Let Me Believe" / performer: "Let Me Believe")
 
1990 Killing Dad or How to Love Your Mother (writer: "Summer Holiday" - uncredited)
 
1990 In Living Color (TV series)
– Lean on Me Beautiful (1990) (writer: "Pussy Foot")
 
1987-1988 Screen Two (TV series)
– Dead Lucky (1988) (music: "Lovers' Concerto" - uncredited)
– Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1987) (music: "Falling in Love" - uncredited)
 
1986 The American Way (writer: "The American Way" / performer: "People Get Ready")
 
1986 Sword of Honour (TV mini-series)
– Episode #1.1 (1986) (writer: "Summer Holiday" with lyrics modified to "Nui Dat Holiday")
 
1984 Burlexxx ("Do Me Right")
 
1981 A Girl's Best Friend (writer: "French Rock" - uncredited / performer: "French Rock" - uncredited)
 
1979 Heja Sverige! (music: "Drama Montage" - uncredited, "Getaway" - uncredited, "Pussyfoot" - uncredited)
 
1978 Maraschino Cherry (writer: "Take It Steady" - uncredited / performer: "Take It Steady" - uncredited)
 
1977 Peppermint Soda (writer: "Summer Holiday")
 
1977 Rabid ("Hideout")
 
1975 The Image ("Image")
 
1974 Our Cissy (short) (music: "Prelude and Groove" - uncredited)
 
1966 Thunderbirds Are GO ("Shooting Star", "Lady Penelope")
 
1964 Swingers' Paradise (writer: "Wonderful Life")
 
1964 French Dressing (music: "French Dressing Twist" - uncredited)
 
1963 Summer Holiday ("Summer Holiday", "Les Girls", "Round and Round")
 
Show ShowActor (5 titles)
1967 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Noshee
– Aladdin (1967) … Noshee
 
1966 Finders Keepers
One of The Shadows (as The Shadows)
 
1964 Rhythm 'n' Greens (short)
Musician (as The Shadows)
 
1964 Swingers' Paradise
Brian (as The Shadows)
 
1963 Summer Holiday
Brian Bennett (as The Shadows)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2009 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 November 2009 (2009) … Himself (also archive footage) (as Cliff Richard and the Shadows)
 
2004 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 June 2004 (2004) … Himself (as The Shadows)
 
2001 The Frank Skinner Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.11 (2001) … Himself
 
1970 Schlag auf Schlager (TV movie)
Himself (as Cliff Richard and the Shadows)
 
1968 After Ten Fellas: Ten! (TV special)
The Shadows
 
1965-1966 Thank Your Lucky Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.26 (1966) … Himself (as The Shadows)
– Episode #9.25 (1966) … Himself (as The Shadows)
– Episode #9.10 (1965) … Himself (as The Shadows)
– Episode #8.7 (1965) … Himself (as The Shadows)
– Episode #8.5 (1965) … Himself (as The Shadows)
 
1964 Big Beat '64 (TV movie)
Himself (as The Shadows)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2006 Musikprogrammet - programmet om musik (TV series documentary)
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Title music composer of "Expert Witness", presented by Michael Gambon. It is the UK version of Forensic Files.

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Bran Bennett | Cliff Richard and the Shadows | The Shadows
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Personal Quote:

On being awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) When we were on a tour at the start of early British pop music, people like Brian May were still at school. We gave them the inspiration to want to be in the business. See more »

Trivia:

He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2004 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Music. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn