Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes (2020)
A true pioneer in audio exploration and psycho-acoustics, Delia Derbyshire conceived one of the most familiar compositions in science fiction, the Doctor Who theme, while working in a BBC basement. Her soundscapes felt like they connected to another realm. Kicking off with the discovery of 267 tapes in an attic, along with a treasure trove of journals hidden in her childhood bedroom, this film tunes in to Derbyshire’s frequency; that of a life-long non-conformist, whose peals of laughter in an archive interview tickle with delight and eccentricity. Featuring a rich archive, interviews, fictional embodiment and Cosey Fanni Tutti’s psycho-sonic channelling, director Caroline Catz traces acoustic pathways on her archeological dig into Derbyshire’s resonant life.
Cast
- Delia Derbyshire - Self
- Caroline Catz - Delia Derbyshire
- Sara Dee - Ada Lovelace & Radio Announcer
- Cosey Fanni Tutti - Self
- Honor-Ray Caplan-Higgs - Young Delia
- Zachary Hart - Dick
- Michael Higgs - The Man Behind Desks
- Tom Meeten - David Vorhaus
- Saskia Reeves
- Julian Rhind-Tutt - Brian Hodgson
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes about?
- A true pioneer in audio exploration and psycho-acoustics, Delia Derbyshire conceived one of the most familiar compositions in science fiction, the Doctor Who theme, while working in a BBC basement. Her soundscapes felt like they connected to another realm. Kicking off with the discovery of 267 tapes in an attic, along with a treasure trove of journals hidden in her childhood bedroom, this film tunes in to Derbyshire’s frequency; that of a life-long non-conformist, whose peals of laughter in an archive interview tickle with delight and eccentricity. Featuring a rich archive, interviews, fictional embodiment and Cosey Fanni Tutti’s psycho-sonic channelling, director Caroline Catz traces acoustic pathways on her archeological dig into Derbyshire’s resonant life.
- Who directed Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes?
- Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes was directed by Caroline Catz.
- Who stars in Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes?
- Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes stars Delia Derbyshire, Caroline Catz, Sara Dee, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Honor-Ray Caplan-Higgs, Zachary Hart.
- How long is Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes?
- Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes?
- Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes is a Documentary, Music, Drama film.
- Where was Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes produced?
- Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes was produced in United Kingdom.