Theme song The theme song entitled "The Show" was written by playwright/composer Willy Russell and series creator Ron Hutchinson, and performed by Rebecca Storm. It was released as a 7" and extended 12" single by Towerbell Records in June 1985 and reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. It was later covered by Kate Rusby in 2020, appearing on her album Hand Me Down. External links References 1980s British drama television series 1985 British television series debuts 1985 British television series endings 1980s British television miniseries ITV television dramas Television series by ITV Studios English-language television shows Television shows produced by Central Independent Television