Populat British TV Theme Tunes that made the charts

[barney15c]

another question i am doing for a quiz......

i need 25 BRITSH (not US or other countries) TV Theme tunes that made the UK Top 40, can be any age but must meet these 2 criteria.

Some i thought of....

Sailing - Rod Stewart (TV Series Sailor, strictly speaking didnt sing on the program which was done by a military band)

Van Der Valk (Eyelevel) - Simon Park Orchestra

Can i have your suggestions please...more the merrier, please remember the artist and alternative title if it had one. Thank You!!!

[Arksided]

I could be so good for you (Minder) Dennis Waterman

[ABerrant]

Howard's Way (Always There) - Marti Webb reached number 13 in 1986 with the lyrical version of the theme tune composed by Simon May and performed by his orchestra for the series.

Eastenders (Anyone Can Fall in Love) - Anita Dobson, No.4 in '86 with lyrical version of Simon May etc.

[Arksided]

Snooker loopy (Big break) Chas and Dave

[boxtops]

"Always there" was the theme tune to Howard's Way, sung by Marti Webb, got to No. 13 in 1986 (there is a wiki page if you need evidence!)

[boxtops]

Don't know about theme tune but "Iwas born with a smile on my face" certainly featured in Neighbours and was a massive early hit for Kylie Minogue

[bibblebub]

Stranger On The Shore by Acker Bilk was later used as a TV theme.

[barney15c]

^^^^^^
UK only

[bibblebub]

Sleepy Shores by Johnny Pearson was theme music for Owen MD

[boxtops]

Van de Valk was Dutch then, where do you draw the line, barney?

[bibblebub]

Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra was theme for Van Der Valk

[Prudie]

Galloping Home (Black Beauty). London String Chorale 1974

[barney15c]

No it wasnt...... set in amsterdam and partly filmed on location studio scenes in UK,,,,,produced by thames tv in UK

[bibblebub]

Lightning Tree by The Settlers was theme for Follyfoot

[ABerrant]

TOTP (The Wizard) - Paul Hardcastle's '86 No.15 used as theme.
TOTP (Yellow Pearl) - Phil Lynott '81

Probably cull others from TOTP such as "Whole Lotta Love" (CCS, Led Zep and Goldbug).

[jackthehat]

http://en.wikipedia.o...Avenues_And_Alleyways
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[mike11111]

"Nice one, Cyril" - theme for the Wonderloaf Bread advert.

[sandyRoe]

There was a dire show in the late 60's, The Champions. I think its theme tune made it into the top 20

[Arksided]

That's livin' alright (Auf Wiedersehen, Pet) Joe Fagin

Crocodile Shoes (same name) Jimmy Nail