2003-10-14

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Alchemists Of Sound Alchemists of Sound traces the rise and fall of the Radiophonic Workshop, an in-house department established in 1958 to provide extraordinary sounds and music for the BBC's TV and radio services. Best known for its theme tunes to Blake's Seven, Blue Peter, Open University and The Body In Question and, of course, Dr Who, this documentary reveals the complex techniques deployed by the Workshop long before synthesizers were invented. The programme is narrated by Oliver Postgate, the voice behind the children's TV hits Ivor The Engine, The Clangers and Bagpuss. Mon 20 Oct, 01:10-02:10 60mins Stereo Widescreen