And he did Bergerac, which is a banger. As though he asked ‘what’s Jersey like?’ And someone said ‘Bit French. But also like the Jamaica of Britain. Maybe some accordion reggae?’
George Fenton, Oscar-nominated British composer for more than 100 films, has died aged 76.
His successes include scores for Gandhi, Groundhog Day and 18 Ken Loach films, plus BBC TV news themes, Blue Planet and more.
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The Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.