Oramics, The Radiophonic Workshop and Dr Who Then and Now


	Oramics, The Radiophonic Workshop and Dr Who Then and Now

JohnWaterman

9-15-2008 4:42 PM

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JohnWaterman says:

The sound of that original theme still sends a shiver down my spine and makes me want to hide behind the sofa.

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