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Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes

75% | Oct 15, 2020 | Documentary, Music, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Andrew Starke
Producer
Felicity Hickson
Production Design

Cast

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Caroline Catz
Delia Derbyshire
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Sara Dee
Ada Lovelace & Radio Announcer

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