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Blue Veils and Golden Sands by Martyn Wade

The remarkable story of pioneering 麻豆社 Radiophonic Workshop music composer Delia Derbyshire. Starring Sophie Thompson.

Delia Derbyshire - one of the most colourful and interesting composers - was at the forefront of the development of electronic music.

She began with a 10 year 'attachment' to the 麻豆社 Radiophonic Workshop.

Delia is best remembered for her major part in realising 麻豆社 TV's distinctive theme for Doctor Who composed by Ron Grainer.

Starring Sophie Thompson.

Martyn Wade's drama tells the story of Delia's remarkable years before her early death in 2001 aged 64.

Delia ....... Sophie Thompson
Peter Kember ....... Himself
Ron Grainer ....... Martin Hyder
Producer ....... Scott Brooksbank
Anthony Newley ....... Stephen Critchlow

Adviser, arranger and composer of original music: Elizabeth Parker

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 2002.

19 days left to listen

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 May 2026 05:00
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  • Thu 7 May 2026 15:00
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    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 8 May 2026 05:00
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