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Celebrating Delia Derbyshire

This weekend on 6 Music, Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone and Freakier Zone celebrate the work of electronic pioneer Delia Derbyshire, on what would have been her 80th birthday.

Best known for her work with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and her arrangement of the original Doctor Who theme, Delia is often cited as a major influence on electronic music.

Discover more about Delia's work in the short clips below:

See the original Doctor Who opening titles, featuring the theme arranged by Delia Derbyshire

The Original Doctor Who Theme Music

We revisit the first version of the famous theme tune, composed by Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire.