Music
The theme music of Randall and Hopkirk, like that of other ITC productions The Baron, Danger Man, The Saint, and Department S, were composed by Edwin Astley. The use of a brass band and orchestra with the prevalent use of the flute, the clarinet, violins, trumpets, and harpsichord on both the main title track and other soundtracks epitomised the music scores created for many action series in the 1960s. The heavy use of the harpsichord and high pitched flutes and clarinets and was intended to create a quirky atmosphere for the paranormal series whilst a loud brass band was to help create all the tension needed in an action drama at the most intense periods in the series.
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