Favourite Opening Titles

fruitloop27 · 23-06-2012, 23:46

Damages- sheer class
The League of Gentlemen- genius
Sherlock- fantastic atmospheric theme tune

Also there used to be this programme on LWT on Friday nights called Nightlife (does anyone remember it?) The music & titles made me want to go clubbing

Joe_Zel · 24-06-2012, 00:25

Fringe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-q_g...A0AAED2A86837E

Numerous different versions of it, this is the 80's one for flashback episodes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reaIc...37E&playnext=2

Shrike · 24-06-2012, 01:04

One I recall from being a very young lad:
Budgie series 2 had a vocal (presumably Adam Faith) which I didn't like as much.

Of course at the time I'd have been more interested inStingray!!!

Kickass! Anything can happen in the next half hour!
And then they turned it up a notch for the intro to Thunderbirds

Coming more upto date

I rather like The Borgias

But my fave is, as mentioned above, Game of Thrones

allthingsuk · 24-06-2012, 01:04

Casualty (until 0:47 in video; 1997-2000 titles) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-WrlSYAvu8
The Bill - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVJ92mdIH1c
London's Burning (until 0:30) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OBiYj7oyM0
Live Ford Super Sunday - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac8h_uJdhK4
BBC F1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRdnNwEHFag
Wycliffe - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2zGo0x81sE
IT Crowd - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9QbwiQUXpw

halloweenbabe · 24-06-2012, 01:20

More votes for...

The Persuaders
Thunderbirds
Stingray
The Prisoner

And I'll raise you...

The 10th Kingdom - lovely tune
Classic Star Trek... To boldly go... so iconic...

TheRedHood · 24-06-2012, 01:44

Batman
The Littlest Hobo
Henrys Cat
The walking Dead
Lost

Nostlagic · 24-06-2012, 04:25

The Simpsons (can't seem to find the old one anywhere!)
Grandstand (Complete with that BBC Sport ident, magic!)
Emmerdale (1998-2005)
Catchphrase (Saturday night classic!)
The Moment of Truth
Take the High Road (Had many beautiful sequences, but the last one was my favourite)

HoveringKestrel · 24-06-2012, 04:55

Thundercats (80s version)

Jeeooorghhhbbb · 24-06-2012, 05:09

A vote here for Grandstand and Catchphrase. Fantastic openings. I suppose they're actually quite similar in idea - something I've never realised before.

I also liked Treasure Hunt too and Gamesmaster for its second series. And Neighbours in the late 80s, early 90s.

Oh! And He-Man. I'm sure the first five minutes of each episode was actually the theme tune and the story about how he got his powers and has to face Skeletor but has the "might Battlecat" to assist him.

I also quite liked Minder. I suppose a lot of my favourites are also down to their theme tunes.

Can't say I've ever enjoyed Coronation Street's opening sequence. I'm sure it's one of those programmes that's doomed to keep the same style of opening for eternity.

jamsteswa93 · 24-06-2012, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe_Zel

Fringe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-q_g...A0AAED2A86837E

Numerous different versions of it, this is the 80's one for flashback episodes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reaIc...37E&playnext=2

A friend told me about fringe about a month ago and I've just finished watching all four seasons! Immediately that theme music and all the opening title variations became my all time favourites.

one-trick-pony · 24-06-2012, 10:22

I really loved the music and graphics for the BBC show Artifax (art show for kids) - sadly could not find it on Youtube

scott789s · 24-06-2012, 10:27

Game of Thrones

Subtle little changes depending on the location of the action each week.

zackai48 · 24-06-2012, 11:23

It has to be "Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads".

nvella · 24-06-2012, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKT

Dexter. Brilliantly directed and shot, plus a great tune

You are right! I didn't even skip through them if I was watching it recorded.

ppaupy · 24-06-2012, 15:31

American Horror Story.

daisydee · 24-06-2012, 16:43

Because I love Art Deco, the opening graphics of Poirot & Jeeves & Wooster appeal to me.
Music wise, has to be:
Dr Who
Southbank Show (jazzed up version of A Theme on Paganini)
The Sandbaggers - never get tired of hearing that lush sax.
And I rather like the big band sound of the re hashed Coronation St theme.

Big Boy Barry · 24-06-2012, 17:03

The 10th Kingdom

Mishcoll · 24-06-2012, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmondo

Jamie and the Magic Torch. Timeless!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeMMow_Itqw

This gets my vote too

Also Fraggle Rock

Scrubber · 24-06-2012, 18:34

Scrubs
Two Pints of Lager
Shooting Stars
Auf wiedersehen Pet

supernovadragon · 24-06-2012, 19:05

Will never forget seeing this as a kid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae5XwkSguNI
Tales From the Crypt -- amazing

Nostlagic · 26-06-2012, 03:29

The Spielberg cartoons in the 90s had tremendous openings.

Tiny Toons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBZtd9TOYTc

Animaniacs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWnWwN1z_UM

Pinky and the Brain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SzSKPZgAJw

Freakazoid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt5xhi6MTpE

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23-06-2012, 23:46	#26
fruitloop27 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: London- I come in peace :) Posts: 1,268	Damages- sheer class The League of Gentlemen- genius Sherlock- fantastic atmospheric theme tune Also there used to be this programme on LWT on Friday nights called Nightlife (does anyone remember it?) The music & titles made me want to go clubbing

24-06-2012, 00:25	#27
Joe_Zel Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5,672	Fringe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-q_g...A0AAED2A86837E Numerous different versions of it, this is the 80's one for flashback episodes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reaIc...37E&playnext=2

24-06-2012, 01:04	#28
Shrike Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 7,003	One I recall from being a very young lad: Budgie series 2 had a vocal (presumably Adam Faith) which I didn't like as much. Of course at the time I'd have been more interested inStingray!!! Kickass! Anything can happen in the next half hour! And then they turned it up a notch for the intro to Thunderbirds Coming more upto date I rather like The Borgias But my fave is, as mentioned above, Game of Thrones

24-06-2012, 01:04	#29
allthingsuk Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Services: Sky+ HD Posts: 5,138	Casualty (until 0:47 in video; 1997-2000 titles) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-WrlSYAvu8 The Bill - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVJ92mdIH1c London's Burning (until 0:30) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OBiYj7oyM0 Live Ford Super Sunday - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac8h_uJdhK4 BBC F1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRdnNwEHFag Wycliffe - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2zGo0x81sE IT Crowd - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9QbwiQUXpw

24-06-2012, 01:20	#30
halloweenbabe Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Berkshire Services: Obsessively watching cookery competitions Posts: 3,427	More votes for... The Persuaders Thunderbirds Stingray The Prisoner And I'll raise you... The 10th Kingdom - lovely tune Classic Star Trek... To boldly go... so iconic...

24-06-2012, 01:44	#31
TheRedHood Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: In my mind. Services: Easties Lampooner Posts: 266	Batman The Littlest Hobo Henrys Cat The walking Dead Lost

24-06-2012, 04:25	#32
Nostlagic Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scotland Services: Virgin Media Posts: 930	The Simpsons (can't seem to find the old one anywhere!) Grandstand (Complete with that BBC Sport ident, magic!) Emmerdale (1998-2005) Catchphrase (Saturday night classic!) The Moment of Truth Take the High Road (Had many beautiful sequences, but the last one was my favourite)

24-06-2012, 04:55	#33
HoveringKestrel Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 87	Thundercats (80s version)

24-06-2012, 05:09	#34
Jeeooorghhhbbb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 276	A vote here for Grandstand and Catchphrase. Fantastic openings. I suppose they're actually quite similar in idea - something I've never realised before. I also liked Treasure Hunt too and Gamesmaster for its second series. And Neighbours in the late 80s, early 90s. Oh! And He-Man. I'm sure the first five minutes of each episode was actually the theme tune and the story about how he got his powers and has to face Skeletor but has the "might Battlecat" to assist him. I also quite liked Minder. I suppose a lot of my favourites are also down to their theme tunes. Can't say I've ever enjoyed Coronation Street's opening sequence. I'm sure it's one of those programmes that's doomed to keep the same style of opening for eternity.

24-06-2012, 10:22	#36
one-trick-pony Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 250	I really loved the music and graphics for the BBC show Artifax (art show for kids) - sadly could not find it on Youtube

24-06-2012, 10:27	#37
scott789s Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 536	Game of Thrones Subtle little changes depending on the location of the action each week.

24-06-2012, 11:23	#38
zackai48 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cornwall Services: sky Posts: 484	It has to be "Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads".

24-06-2012, 15:31	#40
ppaupy Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chertsey Services: sky+hd/freeview/iphone/ipad. Posts: 1,923	American Horror Story.

24-06-2012, 16:43	#41
daisydee Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,283	Because I love Art Deco, the opening graphics of Poirot & Jeeves & Wooster appeal to me. Music wise, has to be: Dr Who Southbank Show (jazzed up version of A Theme on Paganini) The Sandbaggers - never get tired of hearing that lush sax. And I rather like the big band sound of the re hashed Coronation St theme.

24-06-2012, 17:03	#42
Big Boy Barry Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Barry's Manor Posts: 14,795	The 10th Kingdom

24-06-2012, 18:34	#44
Scrubber Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,953	Scrubs Two Pints of Lager Shooting Stars Auf wiedersehen Pet

24-06-2012, 19:05	#45
supernovadragon Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,259	Will never forget seeing this as a kid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae5XwkSguNI Tales From the Crypt -- amazing

26-06-2012, 03:29	#46
Nostlagic Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scotland Services: Virgin Media Posts: 930	The Spielberg cartoons in the 90s had tremendous openings. Tiny Toons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBZtd9TOYTc Animaniacs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWnWwN1z_UM Pinky and the Brain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SzSKPZgAJw Freakazoid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt5xhi6MTpE

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