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Colin has written the music to many UK documentaries over the years (and has even featured in one), and include:

The Frame
Originally transmitted on Meridian (an ITV1 regional station) on 30th August 2002 at 22.30
Synopsis: A 30 minute documentary about Colin Towns
Directed by: Carol White
Produced by: Claire Lewis
Meridian Production


A British Legend: The Search For Bluebird
Originally transmitted on BBC1 on 7th June 2001 at 21.00
Synopsis: While attempting to break the world water speed record in January 1967, adventurer Donald Campbell was killed when his hydroplane, Bluebird, crashed. This documentary follows the man behind the salvage project as well as gives an insight into the life of Campbell and his fatal quest for speed
Narration by: Roy Marsden
Produced & directed by: Mike Rossiter
Executive producer: Bill Grist
BBC Production


The Mission: Domeless In Seattle
Originally transmitted on BBC2 on 12th April 2001 at 21.00
Synopsis: The Loizeaux family of demolition experts have been charged with taking down Seattle's King Dome. That's 110,000 tons of concrete, right beside the railway line and some elegant-looking apartments. Many locals resent the loss, but its owner wants a new sports stadium, so there's politics involved too
Narration by: Ian McShane
Produced & directed by: Mike Rossiter
BBC / TLC Co-production


Murder On Embassy Row
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 9th December 1999 at 20.30
Synopsis: Of the crimes laid at the door of the former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, perhaps the most extraordinary took place in the capital of the United States. Its victims included Orlando Letelier - Chile's defence minister under Salvador Allende, and General Pinochet's old boss. For two decades the assassination of Orlando Letelier remained a mystery. Now, with the help of CIA files made public for the first time, the award-winning British reporter Steve Bradshaw investigates the Murder On Embassy Row
Presented by: Steve Bradshaw
Produced by: Anne Koch
BBC Production


The Unravelling of Benetton
Originally broadcast on Channel 4, UK in 1994
Synopsis: Looks behind the scenes at Italian family-owned firm Benetton, considered to be one of the world's most successful companies, and its advertising, franchising, corporate structure, aggressive entrance into developing countries, and its future prospects
Narration by: Ali Ballantyne
Produced & directed by: Peter Swain
Connaught Films for Channel 4 (UK) Production


The New Europeans
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Synopsis: 3-part documentary showcasing the complex and controversial issues facing the European Community, the initiative to unite Europe and the future world's economic stage
Narration by: Mike Pengra
Produced & directed by: Peter Swain
Maryland Public Television (USA) Production


Black Museum
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Produced & directed by: Linda McDougall
Central Television Production


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The Mission: Blow Up
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Produced & directed by: Mike Rossiter
BBC / TLC Co-production

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Jigsaw
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Channel 4 (UK) / Judy Ross Production

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A Tale Of Four Cities
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Meridian (UK) Production

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The Jackie Stewart Story
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Everyman
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