Edwin Astley (1922–1998)

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Britain's most iconic and prolific composer of music for TV action/adventure in the 1950's and 60's was born in Cheshire, the son of a builder. He dropped out of school to work for a gas oven manufacturer at the tender age of fourteen. Music was in his blood and jazz was a particularly strong influence. Equally adept at playing and at composing/... See full bio »
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Known For

The Saint
The Saint Soundtrack
(1997)
Department S
Department S Composer
(1969-1970)
Secret Agent
Secret Agent Music Department
(1964-1967)
Minions
Minions Soundtrack
(2015)
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 2001 Astley's Way (TV Movie documentary)
 1973 Whoops Baghdad! (TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Ali and the Thieves (1973) ... (as Ted Astley)
- A Cargo of Crumpet (1973) ... (as Ted Astley)
- The Wizard Prang (1973) ... (as Ted Astley)
- Genie of the Bottle (1973) ... (as Ted Astley)
- The Wazir Takes a Wife (1973)
 1972 Kadoyng
 1971 Danger Point
 1970 All at Sea
 1970 Beajamar (Documentary short)
 1970 Israel Now (Documentary short)
 1968-1969 The Champions (TV Series) (22 episodes)
- Autokill (1969)
- The Gun-Runners (1969)
- The Final Countdown (1969)
- Nutcracker (1969)
- Full Circle (1969)
Show all 22 episodes
 1969 Civilisation (TV Series documentary) (1 episode)
- The Skin of Our Teeth (1969) ... (original music by)
 1968 The Syndicate
 1966-1967 The Baron (TV Series) (30 episodes)
- Countdown (1967)
- The Man Outside (1967)
- The Long Long Day (1967)
- Roundabout (1967)
- So Dark the Night (1967)
Show all 30 episodes
 1965 The Man in a Looking Glass (TV Movie)
 1965 The Naked Prey (uncredited)
 1964 Pageantry of Britain (Documentary short)
 1962 Zero One (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Glidepath (1962)
 1961 Bungala Boys
 1961 Speaking of Freight (Documentary short)
 1960-1961 Danger Man (TV Series) (25 episodes)
- The Relaxed Informer (1961) ... (uncredited)
- The Gallows Tree (1961) ... (uncredited)
- The Vacation (1961) ... (uncredited)
- Name, Date and Place (1961) ... (uncredited)
- The Girl Who Liked G.I.'s (1961) ... (uncredited)
Show all 25 episodes
 1960 What a Day (Documentary short)
 1960 Whiplash (TV Series)
 1959 Broad Waterways (Documentary short)
 1959 Danger List (Short)
 1959 Diesel Train Ride (Short)
 1959 Playing Together (Documentary short)
 1959 International Detective (TV Series)
 1959 The Cat Gang
 1958-1959 Ivanhoe (TV Series) (39 episodes)
- The Devil's Dungeon (1959)
- The Circus (1958)
- The Fledgling (1958)
- The Princess (1958)
- The Swindler (1958)
Show all 39 episodes
 1958 A Clean Sweep (Short)
 1958 Scotland for Sport (Documentary short)
 1958 The Veil (TV Mini-Series) (1 episode)
- Jack the Ripper (1958)
 1958 The Veil (TV Movie)
 1958 Jack the Ripper (TV Movie)
 1957 Zoo Baby
 1955-1957 The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Series) (75 episodes)
- Carlotta (1957)
- The Road in the Air (1957)
- The Path of True Love (1957)
- The Frightened Tailor (1957)
- The Infidel (1957)
Show all 75 episodes
 1956-1957 The Buccaneers (TV Series) (12 episodes)
- Ghost Ship (1957)
- The Return of Calico Jack (1957)
- Dead Man's Rock (1957)
- Gentleman Jack and the Lady (1956)
- The Hand of the Hawk (1956)
Show all 12 episodes
 1956-1957 The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- The Ruby of Radnor (1957)
- The Magic Sword (1956)
- The Queen's Knight (1956)
- The Knight with the Red Plume (1956)
 1956 The Adventures of the Big Man (TV Series) (14 episodes)
- The Smugglers (1956)
- The Accomplice (1956)
- The Frightened Angels (1956)
- The Door of Gold (1956)
- The Thief (1956)
Show all 14 episodes
 1956 The Scarlet Pimpernel (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Antoine & Antoinette (1956)
 1955 Final Column
 1954-1955 The Vise (TV Series) (20 episodes)
- Gift from Heaven (1955)
- The Corpse in Room Thirteen (1955)
- Strangle Hold (1955)
- The Price of Vanity (1955)
- The Serpent Beneath (1955)
Show all 20 episodes
 1955 One Jump Ahead (uncredited)
 1955 Contraband Spain (uncredited)
 1954 Wishing Well
 1954 Shop Spoiled
 1954 The Gay Dog
Show Show Music department (52 credits)
Show Show Soundtrack (15 credits)

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Alternate Names:

Ted Astley
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His original theme-tune for Danger Man (1960) utilised the show's title in the score. See more »

Trademark:

Very keen on using ascending/descending minor chords in his scores

Star Sign:

Aries
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