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Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes (2020)

A true pioneer in audio exploration and psycho-acoustics, Delia Derbyshire conceived one of the most familiar compositions in science fiction, the Doctor Who theme, while working in a BBC basement. Her soundscapes felt like they connected to another realm. Kicking off with the discovery of 267 tapes in an attic, along with a treasure trove of journals hidden in her childhood bedroom, this film tunes in to Derbyshire’s frequency; that of a life-long non-conformist, whose peals of laughter in an archive interview tickle with delight and eccentricity. Featuring a rich archive, interviews, fictional embodiment and Cosey Fanni Tutti’s psycho-sonic channelling, director Caroline Catz traces acoustic pathways on her archeological dig into Derbyshire’s resonant life.

  • Documentary
  • Music
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Delia DerbyshireDelia DerbyshireSelf
  • Photo of Caroline CatzCaroline CatzDelia Derbyshire
  • Photo of Sara DeeSara DeeAda Lovelace & Radio Announcer
  • Photo of Cosey Fanni TuttiCosey Fanni TuttiSelf
  • Photo of Honor-Ray Caplan-HiggsHonor-Ray Caplan-HiggsYoung Delia
  • Photo of Zachary HartZachary HartDick
  • Photo of Michael HiggsMichael HiggsThe Man Behind Desks
  • Photo of Tom MeetenTom MeetenDavid Vorhaus
  • Photo of Saskia ReevesSaskia Reeves
  • Photo of Julian Rhind-TuttJulian Rhind-TuttBrian Hodgson

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