Delia Derbyshire (1937-2001) is a British composer referred to as ‘the unsung heroine of British electronic music’. Her best-known work is the theme song for the immensely popular show Doctor Who.
She graduated from Girton College, Cambridge, with a degree in music and mathematics. She then worked extensively with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, creating music for more than 200 TV and radio shows. Despite the instantly recognizable tune for Doctor Who, she was only credited for the first time in the 50th anniversary special of the show.
Born 5 May 1937. An icon.