Laurie Johnson (1927–2024) was a British composer, bandleader, and arranger renowned for his prolific contributions to film and television music. Trained at the Royal College of Music, Johnson’s career spanned orchestral works, jazz ensembles, and iconic TV scores, including *The Avengers*, *The Professionals*, and *Animal Magic*. His distinctive, melodic orchestration and dynamic brass arrangements helped define the sound of mid‑20th‑century British screen music, making him one of the most celebrated and influential figures in British light entertainment composition.