Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ Top Of The Form

This is Marching Strings composed by Ray Martin and performed by Ray Martin and his concert orchestra, it was used as the theme for Top of the form over most of its long run on BBC radio and television.

It was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme 1948-67, then BBC Radio 2 (sometimes simulcast on BBC Radio 1) 1967-70, and BBC Radio 4 1970-86.

The programme migrated to TV, where it ran from 1962-75, and was called Television Top of the Form.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Vintage
• radio
• theme
• BBC
• light
• programme
• OST

[graybag23]

@fugugg

Assume that was an alternative title for "It's Great to be Young",which did star John Mills and btw Cecil Parker as the Headmaster (Not to mention the delectable Dorothy Bromiley).Graham

[saxon954]

korkiethecat .

"Child"! . I have a task for you. Look up the meaning of the word amoeba. Don't worry if you can't spell it , ask an adult for help. When you have found the answer you will realise that this is the next stage in your evolution. Who knows- one day you may even be able to reach the stage where you develope a proper brain cell that will allow you to think. Don't lose heart, all things in the evolutioary chain are possible, even for you.

[fugugg]

@korkiethecat ..my pleasure...i must be a sad old fart for knowng the answer, i just love me old english films

[AnthonyUK]

There was also an updated version for the revived 80's radio one show Top Of The Form

[hagoguitar]

@markh5682

Re your description of this piece - I believe the music was composed by Marshall Ross, and only performed by Ray Martin

Great collection of music here, by the way!

[WOODBINEXX]

being looking for this for ages,had given up.so thanks for posting

[MrEckythump]

@korkiethecat Thank you for your more than accurate character assessment and much needed berating.Please allow me to publiclly apologize.

[john111257]

great tune...never knew who it was by

[korkiethecat]

@MrEckythump

I'd rather be a prat than a no-nothing oik such as yourself. Do you have the answer? No OF COURSE you don't! Just an obviously empty brain, an empty life and a spiteful nature. Is this only way you can get people to interact with you?

Thanks for fugugg for providing the answer.

[fugugg]

@korkiethecat , It was used in "raising the wind" with john mills as a music teacher