Im 52, from Romania, and in 1978 the Ceausescu's Communist regime was broadcasting this movie on TV (on bw tv sets of course). Other western series that we had: The Saint, Mannix, The Persuaders, Forsyte Saga, Onedin Line, Long hot summer, Invaders, Rich man poor man, Dallas, Cannon, Toma, Kojak, Columbo, Daktari, Flipper, Fireball XLFive, Gentle Ben, Dennis the menace, Lost in space, Planet of giants....etc etc...... RIP PETER GILMORE.
dont worry we had b&w's in oz too...well until the mid 80's....and the persuaders theme always reminded me of Hungary....the japanese stuff was big here....astro boy, prince planet, shintaro, phantom agents, starman...etc...lol....what daze.
I remember my grandfather used to watch this in the seventies when I was a little girl. I watched the series when I was 15 as they had it as a rerun on swedish tv. It´s one of my favourites.
This was from a time when they made tv programs with substance and merit. There was no need for foul language, sex or nudity to get the point across; just good acting, scripting and production standards.
This beautiful song was played at my mother's and step fathers wedding. My step father is a descendant of Fletcher Christian and he has just sadly passed away from pancreatic cancer. He has requested that this song will be played at his funeral. R.I.P John Christian Halton xxx
Ah, what beautifully inspiring music. Makes me forget about the challenges of life for just a moment and just reflect upon all that is good in this world of ours.
Last evening I have listen to this music for the first time in years, brought back to my memory from someone dear. My Mum loved this music and the movie. I remember when she used to call around the house: "The Onedin starts" and she was so delighted...such a beautiful music and movie...❤❤❤
Took me ages to remember one this brilliant show, I was only a young teen but loved it. I love the romantic music, it's beautiful. Why on earth has this never been repeated in tv since !! One of the best Sunday night programmes I remember watching with my Mum and Dad .
I remeber this from my childhood. I never saw one chapter cause I always fell asleep during this beautiful theme. And today I use this theme when I put my children to sleep ..
In my boyhood, it was not the show that grabbed me so much as this beautiful soaring theme. Those big ships were Australia's lifeline out of Britain, and vice versa. We adore tall ships down here. Sydney Harbour is still home to many of them.
The MERE idea of using that Adagio from Spartacus theme for the Onedin Line plus giving the audiences a customized, fuller lush Hollywood-like orchestration deserves already an Oscar. The TV orchestration is even better than the original. It was the spineshiverer of our childhoods. Gooooorgeous!!
Thank you for the greetings! My other favorit from this time is DERRICK! My parent's generation was hungry for the freedom, more than other things in their life ever! We wanted this feeling for us, and wish every nations in 80's! I was 16 at this time, and I tryed to understand what happening! It was a sentimental moment of the XX.century's history! I'm was very happy about this gift for the german people!
Wonderful series and oh the eternal theme tune. For those that have never seen it I highly recommend you do. The lovely Peter Gilmore and all the characters make this a must see. I was 21 when it first aired on BBC1 and now look back on it with very fond memories.
this piece will always remind me of my dearest Dad, his love of the ocean and the one who always caught every fist when you were on the boat with him. RIP 26.8.87
Magnificent music - when I was a kid, this was my favourite theme music on TV, followed by Robinson Crusoe - and, I'm surprised to find myself saying -The Andy Williams show (With Mr William singing the beautiful 'Moon River'). Amazing how effortlessly music takes you back to other places and times. What a delicious feeling!
My parents let me stay up a bit later to watch this wonderful programme, and savour the magnificent music. I had a big crush on Anne Stallybrass, too. ❤
Can you imagjne what it felt like for the people who created this show. The first time they watched the finished version of the opening credits they must of known the reaction they'd get. ❤
I heard this tonight on classic fm and recognised the theme immediately then Calin Rang I saw your. Comment. It is 4 years old but it touched me. You may never read this but I hope you are well!!
Me I was young too. Watched this program together with my parents and little sister. Didn't care all that much about either the show or the music. Now I realize both are awesome.
I spent most of the 2nd half of 1985 in hospital ( result of a huge car accident) and started watching this every morning at 10 am ( I got hooked on it ) even after I was released home to finish my recovery for the next 18 months watched it most mornings 5 days aweek
Série vue dans les années 90 ...que j'adorais parce qu'elle me faisait rêver. La BBC à toujours produit de vraies merveilles! Péter Gilmore était parfait....
This reminds me of the summers of my yought. Pure nostalgia. It feels like life was easier. It probably was not but without computers and cell phones people still took the time to talk. Yes, it was nicer.
I loved this programme as a boy growing up near clydebank Scotland and the ship's sailing on the clyde it's so nice and peaceful music I can smell the salt air
In the early 1970s my parents took me to Yugoslavia on holiday. We met some peasants up in the mountains who spoke decent English. Dad asked how they learnt it. Their reply? By watching the onedin line. Bizarre!!!
Same here. Beautiful and exciting show it was. So interesting that across the "iron curtain", in Hungary, I was looking forward to watching the continuing adventures of James and his trusty Baines...
Hi guys, The boat used for the Onedin line was my great great grandfather's. It's been in my family for over four generations now. After using it for the Onedin line it was returned to the family without the dome glass that protected it. Years of sitting on a shelf with no TLC left the boat a little rundown and in need of repair. In 2003 that's exactly what it got. The boat now sits in a two and a half foot long tank, made of glass and wood. It has new sails and new paint. (Black & Red)
This lovely music spent three weeks in the UK Top 20 in January 1972: 17, 15, 16. At the same time more maritime music was in the Top 10: Sleepy Shores. Both were themes from popular television programmes.
What a magnificent program, not to mention score. When I saw those high masts, rough seas and other challenges, it made me glad that I was watching the program and not living that life. But it was fun to dream.
I recall the single of this ..on Decca BBC records, sabre dance was on the b side .. I haven't got it anymore. So it's great to be able to hear it here ..thanks for the upload 🌹
Epic and transcendent, there is movement, life and experience in this magnificent musical composition of ARAM KACHATURIAN. As for the ONEDIN family, we go on an adventure. Life is a constant struggle and challenge.
The ship Kathleen and May, that ran down and drowned my uncles in Kinsale Harbour, Cork ireland in the 1950s. They went out in their boat to meet her and the ship went right over them. My mother swears that the captain was drunk but the inquest cleared him. It broke my grandfathers heart he was in another boat and saw his sons drown.
As well as the theme for The Onedin Line, this piece of music was also in the superb Capra-esque comedy film 'The Hudsucker Proxy'. I'd highly recommend it. Stars Tim Robbins, Paul Newman, Jennifer Jason Leigh and directed by The Coen Brothers.
My God...I was so young and this song, these images will remain in my soul until my last day on this planet.
Me too!
Yes, you've expressed my own emotion exactly.
Me too! :)
Absolutely nothing to equal them these days. Vandervalk, Hawaii 5 O. We were rich.
Same!
Me and my beloved mum Sunday nights 1972 -78 I’m 56 now life stops for no one
Yes, me too.....memories of my mum loving this tune so much, watching the programme avidly....
God bless, you, mum xxx😢
This song was played at my grandad's funeral today (16.03.2020) and It'll alwys remind me of him, rest easy grandad.
A perfect song to be remembered by
God bless him, what a wonderful choice of music x
Sorry to hear about your Grandad. I am glad this brings memories of what your Grandad would have loved.
Fair winds
May he rest in peace!
This is the first time I’ve heard this in 30 years, lovely memories of life when I first saw it and people were still here.
I was 14 when the Onedian was being filmed on Exeter Quay. Watched it with my Mum. She loved this music. Listening to it now brings her back.
Lovely
yogi bear
I was not even born then (1971). I will be born in 9 years:)
Grew up with this. My dads favourite will play it at my dads funeral on the 8th of Aug 2021.
Just reminds me of a late 70’s Sunday night, songs of praise then onedin line, only 3 channels to choose from
Im 52, from Romania, and in 1978 the Ceausescu's Communist regime was broadcasting this movie on TV (on bw tv sets of course). Other western series that we had: The Saint, Mannix, The Persuaders, Forsyte Saga, Onedin Line, Long hot summer, Invaders, Rich man poor man, Dallas, Cannon, Toma, Kojak, Columbo, Daktari, Flipper, Fireball XLFive, Gentle Ben, Dennis the menace, Lost in space, Planet of giants....etc etc......
RIP PETER GILMORE.
Happy Days, my father liked this series a lot.......
asa e Caline suntem de o virsta....ai dreptate
si mai mi aduc aminte de " Pasare de pradă " si " Mînuitorii de bani "...
dont worry we had b&w's in oz too...well until the mid 80's....and the persuaders theme always reminded me of Hungary....the japanese stuff was big here....astro boy, prince planet, shintaro, phantom agents, starman...etc...lol....what daze.
Happy happy days decent programmes. Tobody with fake fat asses and personality
Superb serialul, era bucuria zilei de duminica,o incintare ca si alte seriale de atunci!
You can imagine the wind filling the sails listening to this music. I loved this series.
I remember my grandfather used to watch this in the seventies when I was a little girl. I watched the series when I was 15 as they had it as a rerun on swedish tv. It´s one of my favourites.
This was from a time when they made tv programs with substance and merit. There was no need for foul language, sex or nudity to get the point across; just good acting, scripting and production standards.
That must have been why it was shit then.
❤ich war soo jung aber dieser Song,soo schön.
This beautiful song was played at my mother's and step fathers wedding. My step father is a descendant of Fletcher Christian and he has just sadly passed away from pancreatic cancer. He has requested that this song will be played at his funeral. R.I.P John Christian Halton xxx
Ah, what beautifully inspiring music. Makes me forget about the challenges of life for just a moment and just reflect upon all that is good in this world of ours.
Absolutely!
Words
Ich liebe es noch heute ! Es ist so viel hängen geblieben.
Last evening I have listen to this music for the first time in years, brought back to my memory from someone dear. My Mum loved this music and the movie. I remember when she used to call around the house: "The Onedin starts" and she was so delighted...such a beautiful music and movie...❤❤❤
I was a boy when I used to watch this with my family. The music is majesty and rich combined... Lifts the heart and spirit.
My words it is not enough..I am just looking back at my childhood❤❤❤
Watched this show as a kid, growing up in a small village in Iceland... Love this anthem even more today than 30 yrs ago.... So beautiful..
Ah that moment when it soars at its crescendo, unforgettable.
Took me ages to remember one this brilliant show, I was only a young teen but loved it. I love the romantic music, it's beautiful. Why on earth has this never been repeated in tv since !! One of the best Sunday night programmes I remember watching with my Mum and Dad .
It is repeated now. Free view 81.❤
I remember loving it. I was a teenager when it was on the television.
We were glued to the screen. RIP Peter Gilmore. Even my mom remembers you. And that alone is a miracle.....
I remeber this from my childhood. I never saw one chapter cause I always fell asleep during this beautiful theme. And today I use this theme when I put my children to sleep ..
Super!!! O incantaresa asulti!! Miii de multumiri!
In my boyhood, it was not the show that grabbed me so much as this beautiful soaring theme. Those big ships were Australia's lifeline out of Britain, and vice versa. We adore tall ships down here. Sydney Harbour is still home to many of them.
i were 5 till 9 Years old as this series were shown in the German regional TV......and the Music did then an does Today give me Goosebombs.
Hehe- "Goosebombs" :D Yes, me too.
I was just a kid.. This theme brings back the memories. I really liked this song.
The MERE idea of using that Adagio from Spartacus theme for the Onedin Line plus giving the audiences a customized, fuller lush Hollywood-like orchestration deserves already an Oscar. The TV orchestration is even better than the original. It was the spineshiverer of our childhoods. Gooooorgeous!!
Magnifica serie,me trae recuerdos de mi adolescencia cuando mi objetivo era vivir una gran aventura.muchas gracias a quien a subido el video
Thank you for the greetings! My other favorit from this time is DERRICK!
My parent's generation was hungry for the freedom, more than other things in their life ever! We wanted this feeling for us, and wish every nations in 80's!
I was 16 at this time, and I tryed to understand what happening! It was a sentimental moment of the XX.century's history! I'm was very happy about this gift for the german people!
doamne bine era in copilarie !hei hei !multumesc !
What a wonderful music, it's like a dream!
Adagio of Spartacus. / Aram Khatchaturian
Loved this them and this programme. I ended up working on the QE2 sailing the world.
Wonderful series and oh the eternal theme tune. For those that have never seen it I highly recommend you do. The lovely Peter Gilmore and all the characters make this a must see. I was 21 when it first aired on BBC1 and now look back on it with very fond memories.
This wonderful theme usually meant bedtime for me, and still today I can't help but glance at the clock when I hear it! Great memories.
this piece will always remind me of my dearest Dad, his love of the ocean and the one who always caught every fist when you were on the boat with him. RIP 26.8.87
Magnificent music - when I was a kid, this was my favourite theme music on TV, followed by Robinson Crusoe - and, I'm surprised to find myself saying -The Andy Williams show (With Mr William singing the beautiful 'Moon River'). Amazing how effortlessly music takes you back to other places and times. What a delicious feeling!
My parents let me stay up a bit later to watch this wonderful programme, and savour the magnificent music. I had a big crush on Anne Stallybrass, too. ❤
Oh the nostalgia of watching this when I was a child. The music is just wonderful and always makes me cry.
Coming to Talking Pictures TV in September!
Can you imagjne what it felt like for the people who created this show. The first time they watched the finished version of the opening credits they must of known the reaction they'd get. ❤
This takes me right back.Sunday nights with mum and dad when TV drama's were quality.What and amazing theme tune ❤
I watched The Onedin Line on PBS in Denver years ago. Loved the series and the music, which I never forgot. Thank you for posting.
Fabulous - so evocative - watched with my dad. Love you always 💕
As a youngster, this was one of the tunes that turned me to classical music. So glad it did. Didn't watch the show - bedtime for me!!
Mum and I loved this series. The theme is haunting and beautiful. Miss watching all these period dramas with her 😢
I heard this tonight on classic fm and recognised the theme immediately then Calin Rang I saw your. Comment. It is 4 years old but it touched me. You may never read this but I hope you are well!!
My wife watched this series as a child, with her grandparents.
Me I was young too. Watched this program together with my parents and little sister. Didn't care all that much about either the show or the music. Now I realize both are awesome.
This makes me sad. I'm 52 and I remember watching this with my dad and mum as a child. They're both gone now. Life.
I spent most of the 2nd half of 1985 in hospital ( result of a huge car accident) and started watching this every morning at 10 am ( I got hooked on it ) even after I was released home to finish my recovery for the next 18 months watched it most mornings 5 days aweek
Aram was an Armenian/world genius. Thank you so much for your brilliance.
Yes! like many others this theme song captivated me as a child
and I have never forgotten watching this show with my late Father. Great Memories.
Série vue dans les années 90 ...que j'adorais parce qu'elle me faisait rêver. La BBC à toujours produit de vraies merveilles! Péter Gilmore était parfait....
my mum loved this programme
This reminds me of the summers of my yought. Pure nostalgia. It feels like life was easier. It probably was not but without computers and cell phones people still took the time to talk. Yes, it was nicer.
I loved this programme as a boy growing up near clydebank Scotland and the ship's sailing on the clyde it's so nice and peaceful music I can smell the salt air
Que belleza, se me pone la piel de gallina al escuchar esta melodia.Me recuerdo de la serie de tv! Gracias!
Love this show while living in Saudi Arabia 1977 that was one the few shows seen on TV time frame 3:30 to 10:00 .BBC always have very good progamming
In the early 1970s my parents took me to Yugoslavia on holiday. We met some peasants up in the mountains who spoke decent English. Dad asked how they learnt it. Their reply? By watching the onedin line. Bizarre!!!
A legjobb tv sorozat amit valaha láttam. A zenéje is nagyon szép :-))
Same here. Beautiful and exciting show it was. So interesting that across the "iron curtain", in Hungary, I was looking forward to watching the continuing adventures of James and his trusty Baines...
Ich habe es geliebt!!!
Hi guys,
The boat used for the Onedin line was my great great grandfather's. It's been in my family for over four generations now. After using it for the Onedin line it was returned to the family without the dome glass that protected it.
Years of sitting on a shelf with no TLC left the boat a little rundown and in need of repair. In 2003 that's exactly what it got. The boat now sits in a two and a half foot long tank, made of glass and wood. It has new sails and new paint. (Black & Red)
listening to this music, i feel like having a heaven right before my eyes... all the grace, all the happiness and beauty i can ever imagine........
I'm 51, but now, while I'm watching this, I am 8 again...
This lovely music spent three weeks in the UK Top 20 in January 1972: 17, 15, 16. At the same time more maritime music was in the Top 10: Sleepy Shores. Both were themes from popular television programmes.
I was looking for this, a was a child,beautiful
amazing!!! It brings so much memories!!!
One of my mums favourite programmes miss her so much ❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔
What a magnificent program, not to mention score. When I saw those high masts, rough seas and other challenges, it made me glad that I was watching the program and not living that life. But it was fun to dream.
Too young to watch this but I remember the music vividly, so beautiful... I since found out bot was composed by Arum Khachaturian..
I recall the single of this ..on Decca BBC records, sabre dance was on the b side ..
I haven't got it anymore. So it's great to be able to hear it here ..thanks for the upload 🌹
FABULOUS FILM AND EVEN MORE FABULOUS THEME. LOVELY MUSIC INDEED.
Very nice picture👍😎♥️🤩!
I love this 💗. It has past over 30 years.
I watched this when I was YOUNG...Loved it. Watched every episode....but missed the last one!!!! O_o
I don't remember a single episode (too young) but that ship and the music are indelibly etched in my psyche.
So Powerfull and So Beautiful
I just converted this particular clip into my new ringtone. This tune is beyond epic!
I loved this program 😍 and music ofkoos 😍
Epic and transcendent, there is movement, life and experience in this magnificent musical composition of ARAM KACHATURIAN. As for the ONEDIN family, we go on an adventure. Life is a constant struggle and challenge.
The ship Kathleen and May, that ran down and drowned my uncles in Kinsale Harbour, Cork ireland in the 1950s. They went out in their boat to meet her and the ship went right over them. My mother swears that the captain was drunk but the inquest cleared him. It broke my grandfathers heart he was in another boat and saw his sons drown.
I don't remember the show but I certainly remember the music!!!!!
Unforgettable
This aired Sunday nights in 1972> about 7pm BBC 1. A looong time ago, most of us here were just wee bairns!
Amazing series, wonderful tune.
The ship in the opening is "Statsraad Lehmkuhl" which has a fixed spot in the Bergen harbour to this day.
sok emlék fűz a filmhez,gyerek korombol.Végre rá találtam.Pedig akkor még csak fekete fehér tv volt.A zene nagyon jó.A sok emlék bennem él.
As well as the theme for The Onedin Line, this piece of music was also in the superb Capra-esque comedy film 'The Hudsucker Proxy'. I'd highly recommend it. Stars Tim Robbins, Paul Newman, Jennifer Jason Leigh and directed by The Coen Brothers.
Great music. It will be in my heart forever. But did anyone notice that 0:50 he's holding the sextant horizontally? 🤣
Once upon a time, a television licence was worth having.
i wasn´t old when i saw this series but i loved it.
Back from the days when Britain turned out quality tv entertainment. Storytelling in the grand tradition.
I never saw the show but credit has to be given where it's due. This marvelous music is from Aram Khachaturian entitled "Adagio from Spartacus".
This was a wonderful serie.I love this
music !
Brilliant.
This music wraps its arms around me and won't let me go.
I enjoyed this some much in my childhood and I'm I found it again, I'm already enjoying again. I watched in Havana, Cuba.
Lovely memories of the programme and then working at sea for me.