Sound
Geoffrey Burgon
Born — Died
1941-07-15 — 2010-09-21
Place of birth
Gosport, Hampshire, England
Known for
Sound
Credits
3 titles
Geoffrey Alan Burgon (15 July 1941 – 21 September 2010) was an English composer best known for his television and film scores. Among his most recognisable works are Monty Python's Life of Brian for film, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Brideshead Revisited for television, the latter two earning Ivor Novello Awards in 1979 and 1981 respectively. He also won BAFTAs for his themes for the remake of The Forsyte Saga and Longitude.
Known for
NRComposer Geoffrey Burgon talks about his contribution to the unique feel of The Seeds of Doom through scoring its music.
Playing in the Green Cathedral
2010
8.0Documentary with an affectionate look back at the classic Granada TV dramatisation of Evelyn Waugh's famous novel "Brideshead Revisited".
Revisiting Brideshead
2005
NRThe cast and crew of The Seeds of Doom look back on the making of this story.
Podshock
2010