Derek New(1922-1986)

Derek New was born on 8 September 1922 in Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK. He was a composer, known for The Damned United (2009), Starter for 10 (2006) and University Challenge (1962). He died on 17 October 1986 in Hendon, London, England, UK.

Known for

7.5

6.7

5.0

6.7

TV Series

University Challenge
6.7
TV Series
- title music composed by
- theme music composer
- composer: theme music (uncredited)
- 1997–2026
Christmas University Challenge
7.5
TV Series
- title music composed by
- 2024–2025
The Triple Echo
6.4
- composer: additional music
- 1972
Charlie Chester on Laughter Service
TV Series
- piano accompanist: David Hughes
- 1961
All at Sea
6.8
- composer: dance music
- 1957
The Shiralee
6.7
- composer: source music (uncredited)
- 1957
Women Without Men
5.6
- composer: additional music (uncredited)
- 1956

GMB Today
2.8
TV Series
- writer: "University Challenge Theme" (uncredited)
- 2017
The Damned United
7.5
- writer: "Yorkshire Television Logo (Original)"
- 2009
Starter for 10
6.7
- writer: "College Boy (University Challenge Theme)"
- 2006
The Young Ones
8.2
TV Series
- writer: "College Boy (University Challenge Theme)"
- 1984
The Secret of My Success
5.0
- writer: "Guandurian Anthem", "No Secrets"
- 1965
University Challenge
6.7
TV Series
- writer: "College Boy"
- 1962
Intent to Kill
6.7
- music: "Blues" (uncredited)
- 1958

Born
- September 8, 1922
- Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK
Died
- October 17, 1986
- Hendon, London, England, UK
Other works
Composed (along with Ron Goodwin) "Yorkshire Television March", the start of day music used by Yorkshire Television (UK), 1968-1981.

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