Geoffrey Burgon
Known for
Music and sound
Born
July 15, 1941
Birthplace
Gosport, Hampshire, England
Died
September 21, 2010 (aged 69)
Biography
Geoffrey Alan Burgon (15 July 1941 – 21 September 2010) was an English composer best known for his television and film scores. Among his most recognisable works are Monty Python's Life of Brian for film, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Brideshead Revisited for television, the latter two earning Ivor Novello Awards in 1979 and 1981 respectively. He also won BAFTAs for his themes for the remake of The Forsyte Saga and Longitude.
Best known work
Life of Brian
1979
Doctor Who
1963
The Dogs of War
1980
Robin Hood
1991
When Trumpets Fade
1998
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
1979
Silent Witness
1996
Brideshead Revisited
1981
The Forsyte Saga
2002
Longitude
2000Filmography
2010
PodshockMusic
2010
2005
Revisiting Bridesheadas Self
2002
2002
2000
LongitudeMusic
2000
1998
Cider with RosieOriginal Music Composer
1998
When Trumpets FadeMusic
1996
1993
A Foreign FieldMusic, Original Music Composer
1991
Robin HoodMusic
1990
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver ChairOriginal Music Composer
1989
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderOriginal Music Composer
1988
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the WardrobeOriginal Music Composer
1987
The Happy ValleyMusic
1987
1985
Turtle DiaryOriginal Music Composer
1984
Z for ZachariahOriginal Music Composer
1983
BewitchedMusic
1982
Rolling HomeMusic
1982
Soft TargetsMusic
1982
How Many Miles to Babylon?Original Music Composer
1981
1980
The Dogs of WarOriginal Music Composer