Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes
Overview
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.
Director
Caroline Catz
Top 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
