The Yorkshire Post

From writing Countdown theme to Jay-Z samples: The amazing career of Leeds musician Alan Hawkshaw

Alan Hawkshaw penned the themes tunes to Countdown and Grange Hill. Now he is helping underprivileged youngsters make music. Duncan Seaman reports. Did you know with a Digital subscription to ...
Daily Mail

Grange Hill and Countdown theme tune composer Alan Hawkshaw dies at 84 after pneumonia battle... as devoted wife Christine leads the tributes to the legendary producer

Legendary theme tune composer Alan Hawkshaw has died aged 84. Alan wrote introductory music for many much-loved shows during his long career including Countdown, Grange Hill, and the Channel 4 News.
The Independent

Gogglebox and Countdown to change theme tunes for the first time in years

Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Gogglebox’s distinctive theme tune has remained unchanged for over 11 years, since the show first aired in 2013. Now, its original ...
The Sun

Alan Hawkshaw dead: TV composer who wrote Grange Hill and Countdown theme tunes dies at 84

LEGENDARY TV music composer Alan Hawkshaw has died at the age of 84. Tributes poured in for the creator of the Countdown, Grange Hill and Channel 4 News theme tunes ...
The Mirror

Carol Vorderman reveals bizarre story behind Countdown theme tune - and it involves toilets

As far as TV theme tunes go, Countdown is one of the most catchy ones out there - and it turns out there's a weird story behind how it was composed. Carol Vorderman shot to fame appearing on the hit ...
The Mirror

Alan Hawkshaw dead: TV composer behind Grange Hill and Countdown theme tunes dies

Alan was behind some of British TV theme tunes including Countdown, Grange Hill and the Channel 4 News. The news was shared this evening by talent agency DNYA Music Limited. "The proud Leeds born ...