Alan Hawkshaw

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Philip A
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Alan Hawkshaw

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Sad to learn the news that Alan Hawkshaw passed away today. He was 84.

Born in Leeds, he composed the music for Grange Hill, Channel 4 News and, of course, Countdown.

Thank you for the music, Alan. RIP
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Give Us a Clue too
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Sad news. Here is a link.
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Marc Meakin wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:20 pm Give Us a Clue too
Which was the same as Grange Hill. Chicken Man. Chicken Man.
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Gavin Chipper wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:16 pm
Marc Meakin wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:20 pm Give Us a Clue too
Which was the same as Grange Hill. Chicken Man. Chicken Man.
I think it was only the first season of Give Us a Clue that used it
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