Composed by Simon May. This is probably the most well known TV theme in the UK. For those unfamiliar with UK television drama, EastEnders remains one of the 2 highest rating British soaps since it was first shown in 1985.
In August 2009 Simon, Simon and John created a new upgrade arrangement of the theme for Executive Producer Diederick Santer,
In August 2009 Simon, Simon and John created a new upgrade arrangement of the theme for Executive Producer Diederick Santer,
EastEnders
Set on the South coast of England, this BBC 1 drama series created by Gerry Glaister and Raymond Thompson ran for 6 very successful series and also enjoyed great popularity in Australia, New Zealand, Holland and other overseas territories.The vocal version of the theme 'Always There' Was a top 20 hit for Marti Webb with lyrics written by Don Black and music by Simon May.
Howards’ Way
The title music for this ITV show hosted by Davina McCall was commissioned by Mark Wells and Malcolm Smith.
The program was shown on Saturday nights and the series ran for several years.
The program was shown on Saturday nights and the series ran for several years.
Don’t Try This At Home
BBC 1 daytime series produced by Topical TV. Chris Riley who commissioned this music package asked for a new upbeat arrangement of Bruce Hornsby's ' The Way It Is' for the Main Titles. The 2 Simons have worked for Chris for many years and composed the music for TV Weekly and several other shows produced by Topical TV. Chris also made a 50 minute documentary on 'A day in the life of Simon May' which was shown on Meridian. TV.
City Hospital
The title song 'More To Life' to this drama series set in the glamourous world of horse racing was performed by Cliff Richard and written by Simon May and Mike Read.
Trainer
Music for this series was commissioned by Nikki Cheetham (MD of Endemol UK) and Liz Mills (Head of Reality TV Endemol UK Productions).
Pet Rescue
Still in the hearts of its cult fans this BBC 1 soap opera was set in Spain.
The set to Eldorado still stands today and who knows if a future drama controller will ever bring the show back to our screens one day!
The set to Eldorado still stands today and who knows if a future drama controller will ever bring the show back to our screens one day!
Eldorado
The result of one of those happy sessions when the team worked with Peter Bazalgette before he left the BBC.
Previously Baz also produced 'People Like You' for which Simon's wife Rosie sung the title music !
Previously Baz also produced 'People Like You' for which Simon's wife Rosie sung the title music !
Food and Drink
In this opening title sequence, even without the visuals you can hear the dolphins playing and splashing in the water!
This programme was made by Endemol for Channel 5.
This programme was made by Endemol for Channel 5.
Sea World
One of our favourite themes of the past !
Holiday Suite
Unusually not a single note of this theme was written until final visuals were shown to the composers.
The pace of the editor's cutting in the opening titles helped to create this pacey and urgent musical title sequence.
The pace of the editor's cutting in the opening titles helped to create this pacey and urgent musical title sequence.
Paramedics
Commissioned by Nick Handel this 'docu-tainment' show on BBC 1 featured Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson ( Birds of a Feather ) in the greatest challenge of their lives.
Was this a gentle forerunner to 'I'm a Celebrity..." ? The success of the show led to a sequel "Jobs for the Boys" featuring Hale and Pace.
Was this a gentle forerunner to 'I'm a Celebrity..." ? The success of the show led to a sequel "Jobs for the Boys" featuring Hale and Pace.
Jobs For The Girls
BBC 1 Docusoap on life at Forest Mere Health Centre.
Health Farm - no music clip available
The brief for this piece was to have a hint of soap opera in the main theme.
It doesn't sound like EastEnders but "Lakesiders" isn't so many miles away from Albert Square !
It doesn't sound like EastEnders but "Lakesiders" isn't so many miles away from Albert Square !
Lakesiders - no music clip available
