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1964 Stage musical, ‘Robert & Elizabeth’ – Programme
Thanks to the kindness & generosity of Angela Richards, we are able to display highlights of a programme from the 1964 stage musical, ‘Robert & Elizabeth’, which starred John Clements, Keith Michell and June Bronhill, and i which Angela also featured.
It was presented by Martin Landau, book & lyrics by Ronald Millar, Music by Ron Grainer.
“WINDSOR – GUESTS OF THE DUKE”
Ron gets royal guided tour of Windsor Castle! British Pathé video clip.
“Various shots of the cast and crew of the film ‘Some People’ are shown around the outside of the castle by Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh). Commentator tells us the film deals in part with the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.”
Reply letter by Ron Grainer to Gerald Lovell

In 1980 film buff Gerald Lovell wrote to Ron, enclosing a list of what he believed to be a definitive list of his film and TV scores to date, and asking him several questions about his career.
We don’t know precisely what questions were asked, but they can be guessed from Ron’s replies.They begin with a reference to Doctor Who, and Ron’s replies are extremely illuminating!
Limited vinyl release of Ron Grainer’s score for The Omega Man
On April 21, Record Store Day in the UK this year will see a limited vinyl release of Ron Grainer’s score for the cult film, The Omega Man, which starred Charlton Heston.
Although already released twice on CD, the double LP is sure to prove popular and difficult to obtain.
Hit and Miss: The Story of The John Barry Seven

In a few months time, our book “Hit and Miss: The Story of The John Barry Seven” will be published. Thoroughly and painstakingly researched over a number of years, it will feature contributions from several ex-members of the band and from friends and relatives of John Barry.
Comprising of around 350 pages, it will also be packed with an array of rare photos of the band, and the singers they often supported, as well as some unique images of memorabilia and documentation from that era; some never previously published, many more seldom seen.
Even if you are not necessarily a devotee of The John Barry Seven per se, the book offers a fascinating historical insight into the British music scene of the period and, more importantly, provides an essential read for anybody remotely interested in discovering more about John Barry’s formative career.
It will be of great assistance to the authors if you would indicate an interest in purchasing a copy of the book *now*, without obligation. We will then be able to notify you as soon as the book is available with details of cost and how to order and pay.
Just send us an email message and we will be in touch in due course. Visit our dedicated web page here!
Obviously your personal details will be kept secure and not shared with anybody else.
Excerpts from Ron Grainer soundtracks available as digital downloads
Readers might be interested to know that excerpts from two Ron Grainer soundtracks, Nothing But The Best & The Moon-Spinners, are now available as a digital download via Apple Music or iTunes.
They can also be streamed via Spotify and similar devices.
Thanks to Clement Fontaine of Disques Cinémusique for the information.

