Public Eye Alfred Burke / Private Detective 2nd Attempt

[Nunsweepit421]

The 1969 (Brighton) series theme tune was even more slower and mournful. It was only ever used on the 1969 series as far as I know. Glad to see that Network DVD are releasing the remaining ABC episodes of Public Eye later this year. (2012).

[matelot95]

Proper grey rainy day with collar of mac turned up music.

Magic!

[johnnybi1956]

This sequence is from episode two of this series, and we’re lucky to have it as many of the early shows were wiped. Let’s hope one day they’ll find copies somewhere. It features one of the great British television themes, by Robert Earley (better known as Bob Sharples).

[stingray4real]

RIP Alfred Burke !

[bradshawvincent]

@stingray4real just reading his obituary in the paper.remember this vividly as a child and even then could sense the quality and downbeat realism.i rate it on a level with callan and edward woodward.did this broadcast before callan??

[tonyblake69]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[2009johnnydee]

Wherever I look I see nothing but five-star reviews of this incredible series with its superb acting, unsurpassed scriptwriting and totally unforgettable theme tune. Doesn't it just shoot down in flames the myth that it is necessasry to include seedy sex and foul language to produce a realistic series? Quality counts far more.

[Ingramdumpkiss]

What a great and underrated series it was. It was bleak - not in the industrial Get Carter sense, but in the mundane, quiet, litter strewn, sodium lit back streets of dreary towns and small lives. The sixties weren't all fab and groovy, and this series showed that better than anything before or since.

[langley2205]

Brought back great memories from when I was a kid. Such an evocative theme tune, you couldn't help being drawn in to wanting to watch the programme. So many of the 60s and 70s series seemed to have great theme tunes and intro sequences: The Avengers, Department S, The Persuaders, The Baron, The Prisoner, etc etc. No wonder ITV is going down the pan with the rubbish it produces nowadays compared to those great shows.

[mal334455]

used to love to watch this with my mom and dad ...happy days

[bwalkz1]

i love alfred burkes style of acting saw him just now in minder another under rated show

[blade0954]

great programme,satelitte tv uk gold or granada plus? showed it afew years back,really good stuff.better than all politically correct stuff shown now

[xxxChrist]

If this were made today it would feature women, black people (because in England we are absolutely NOT racist), and asian or two, and possibly one young white male playing the criminal. The theme music would be some computerised mush, unlike the original theme music which was brilliant.

[chatham43]

...I wouldnt bet against it mate.............theme written by Bob Sharples I believe.......

[311cdiblue1]

there is not one episode of 70's comedy series,'my wife next door' . john alderton and hannah gordon starred.

[rikshaw223]

thanks for posting on youtube, i love this theme tune it has haunted me for 44years. i remember waching public eye with intrest but, i was too young to understand.

[adidas2859]

i bought a dvd in  the pound shop with three episodes on

[2009johnnydee]

@adidas2859

Me too.  What a find!!

[priapus56]

What class there was in the '60's!! The B.B.C. can't even produce a memorable theme tune let alone a decent serial or drama.. Why? I'll tell yer..too many bloody women involved in the process! Anything abit rough or close to the edge offends their delicate sensibilities.. Fine.  But keep away from making hard-hitting T.V. shows...leave it to the boys.

[chatham43]

...made today he would have a female assistant....cant leave the girlies out.......

[lyonnesse100]

The best drama serial ever; not flashy, straight forward stories. I wrote to Alfred Burke (Frank Marker) to thank him for the Public Eye years and he wrote a letter back saying that they were a great ten years. Sadly most of the first three series made for ABC were destroyed but you can get all the remaining episodes on DVD, well worth it if you appreciate good, gritty TV with no special effects and no incidental music. Top show with a top actor.

[chatham43]

..would it have been made today.....simple answer..no......

[bayside2000]

This is a real treat, as I didn't know any of this series had survived. Brilliant story lines, great direction and, of course, Alfred Burke. It seemed to lose some of its gritty realism when it switched to production in colour.

[zalenka]

This was a great show. Does anyone know if any of the surviving series is on DVD? Used to remind me of Brum. Now living in Australia. Also does anyone remember a series call The Gaurdian(s) set in the future?

Ta.

[xxxChrist]

I used to watch this in the 60's too, at my Gran's. The fabulous, haunting music always stuck with me. Even when I played in rock bands in the 80's we would talk about the music from series such as this, Strange Report, Department S, Man in a Suitcase etc. Timeless stuff, thanks for posting it.

[wotnochips]

Your welcome xxxChrist

Wish i could find Tich & Quackers..

Does anyone remember them

with Ray Alan

Anyone

[redsnapper1959]

@wotnochips Of course ... Tich was Lord Charles' predecessor ... my memories include a Sunday tea-time slot in 1968 and a longer "Crackerjack"-style show called "High Jinks" a year later. Both on BBC1.

[FUGGY1000]

@wotnochips wish i could find that one about a bunch of crooks who take over a hotel, i think and the star was a very fat young lad ?

[bradshawvincent]

@xxxChrist me too! great themes.dont forget dangerman,the saint and the avengers!

[peterwilliamham]

Thankyou for posting, never thought I would see this again 5***** stars used to watch this in the 60s at my old grans

[wotnochips]

Your welcome..

It's a great tune

Shame they don't show them on tv anymore

my god we could do with something decent on it

for a change

[leaningoak]

That theme tune has haunted me for decades ... anyone have the skinny on it?

[ahoghill54]

I'm thrilled and delighted that you have posted it. I watched the series with my Mum and Dad and always loved the music. Thanks!

[madandbad1]

Great series great music..Alfred Burke.

[helltopay1]

bollocks, how has this happened,reminds me so much of sitting down with my mum and dad and my dog in front of the telly,now im in bits bollocks,bollocks

[wotnochips]

helltopay1

Sorry the music & video has upset you.

It does bring back memories of times gone by.

Shed all the tears you want because losing your parents is one of the greatest heartaches of all.

Even if you shed a tear i hope they were good memories.

[helltopay1]

buddy your a diamond  hey i was lucky to have a great childhood music can be so emotive,good luck mate

[Steppy55]

You're right, rangjungyeshe. At the time I had in my mind's eye an image of 'Robert Earley' as some obscure and ultra-cool American jazz composer. Little did I know that it was Uncle Bob. The art is always separate from the person, so they say, and Bob certainly had me fooled.

[kelmeister01]

Like a few people here, I too have been searching for this music for nearly 40 years - haunting, evocative, urban, melancholy and grim (just like the TV series, now available on DVD)

[Steppy55]

My wife and I's absolute all-time favourite TV theme music. Apparently it was written by Robert Earley, which I think was a pseudonym for Bob Sharples, but I have been known to be wrong.

[rangjungyeshe]

No, you're dead right. Hard to believe that this all-time classic was put together by the same Uncle Bob Sharples of Opportunity Knocks (who died in 1987).

[samothraki1]

Well Done Chips. Remember the series but not the music, but I remember liking it.

[wotnochips]

tenminutesgone

ur welcome i was glad to find it on tv ark

[tenminutesgone]

excellent, thanks! just came on here wondering if by some chance anyone had posted this piece of music that I haven't heard in decades.

[dretety]

possibly the best theme to televised show.

[domeyhead1]

Very evocative music - reminds me of winter evenings in front of the black and white telly!

[rgilbert2]

Used to love this series,has anyone got any clips of it to post?

[stacksovids12]

all exisitng episodes are now out on dvd, unfortunatley most of the first 4 series are lost for good.

[wotnochips]

Anyone got any clips of Tich & Quackers from the late 1960's. Ray Alan was the Ventriloquist.

Anyone.... Please

[arenig]

I love this music too. Many episodes now available on DVD. Music changed slightly in later series. Also end credits theme different.