The anarchic cartoon about a warring cat and dog, with its memorable theme tune and wobbly dog animation won a cult following, which continues today.

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During the funeral, arrangements of the Thunderbirds theme tune and Aqua Marina from Stingray were played.

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The Bill, which has been on air for 25 years, is being comprehensively overhauled, including an end to its well-known theme tune and the use of incidental music for the first time.

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You can do this journey in four and a half hours during the day, but remember: you will get no comfy bed, no vodka nightcap, and no theme tune.

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His first guest on 16 September 1984 was Adrian Sherwood, who provided its now legendary theme tune, and collaborator Keith Le Blanc, who had earlier launched the hip hop classic Malcolm X on the world via Tommy Boy.

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And, with the Pop Idol theme tune blaring out every other second, it was clear that no risks would be taken.

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