00:00Australia's iconic contribution to science fiction is taking its rightful place in history.
00:09That's excellent.
00:10The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia has added the Doctor Who theme to its prestigious Sounds of Australia collection.
00:18Doctor Who. I like the sound of that.
00:20The groundbreaking melody, created by Australian composer Ron Greiner in 1963, was the first TV theme crafted with electronic music.
00:29You're right.
00:30Greiner's futuristic vision, brought to life using tape splicing techniques,
00:35This is going to be a tricky one.
00:36has become one of television's most recognisable scores, inspiring generations of electronic music.
00:42Inclusion in the collection ensures the theme is preserved as a significant part of Australia's cultural heritage, safeguarding it for future generations.
00:50Excellent.
00:51Doctor Who has long resonated with Aussie sci-fi audiences, airing on ABC since the 1960s.
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