Award-winning Composer Jim Parker Dies Aged 88

Award-winning Composer Jim Parker Dies Aged 88

Jim Parker, a composer who won a Bafta has passed away at the age of 88, according to his family.

Daughter, Claire Parker, who disclosed the death of her father on Monday said he "wore his talent lightly," was "quietly passionate," and "had a great sense of humour," news outlet, Independent reports.

She wrote, “His ambition was first and foremost for audiences to enjoy his music. He was both well-respected and well-liked within the music and television industry, writing so many memorable theme tunes, and always giving 100% commitment, which led to collaborations often lasting many years. He will be missed by friends, family, and colleagues."

Parker who was born in 1934 in Hartlepool, County Durham began his musical career as an oboist in a British Army band stationed in post-World War II West Germany.

Parker is known for his compositions for television shows like Midsomer Murders, House of Cards, Foyle's War, Soldier Soldier, Mapp and Lucia, and The House of Elliott.

Parker collaborated with rock band Procol Harum and comedian Victoria Wood throughout his 60-year career, which included the publishing of four music CDs with English poet and author Sir John Betjeman.