Radio LBB: Greatest TV Themes

TV themes have been drawing audiences in for decades, providing an unmistakeable identifier that immediately sets the tone for the show. Some of the catchiest pieces are benchmarked in history which, when replayed, manifest in a cloud of nostalgia and remind us of a certain time in our lives. Library music (or production music) was born before TV but boomed as televisions became household items and KPM, one of the oldest labels in the business, has produced some of the most-loved, most-listened to and most-famous British TV themes; from the ominous Mastermind, to the rousing Grandstand, the energy of Wimbledon and the afternoon quirkiness of Grange Hill. Amongst other greats, they’re featured in this playlist of the greatest TV themes, hand-picked by the UK EMI Production Music team.