 Additionally he composed the theme to the popular BBC TV series "The Troubleshooters" in the 1960s.He also co-wrote "Georgy Girl" with Jim Dale; this was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song of 1966.The Springfields' song "Island of Dreams", written by Tom Springfield, has been covered by Mick Thomas, Johnny Tillotson, Mary Hopkin, Geraint Watkins with Martin Belmont and by the Seekers.