Guy Ritchie's latest project sees him delving into the world of Sherlock Holmes, with Hero Fiennes Tiffin taking on the lead role as the well-known literary character.

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The new Prime Video series takes on quite the globe-trotting adventure but fans of Ritchie's previous Sherlock films starring Robert Downey Jr will know that was home to quite the memorable soundtrack.

Thankfully, that's also the case again here in this new Prime Video iteration. Featuring an engaging score from Chris Benstead, its soundtrack also includes a host of well-known songs, including a key one used for the title credits.

But just which songs are featured in the show? Read on for everything you need to know about the soundtrack to Young Sherlock.

What is the theme song for Young Sherlock?

The theme song for Young Sherlock is a new version of Kasabian's 2011 song, Days Are Forgotten.

You can listen to the song, Days Are Forgotten (Young Sherlock Version), right here.

Who composed the score for Young Sherlock?

Zine Tseng as Princess Gulun Shou'an in Young Sherlock, wearing a cape and hat, sat in a church pew and reading a book.
Zine Tseng as Princess Gulun Shou'an in Young Sherlock. Daniel Smith/Prime

The original score for Young Sherlock was composed by Chris Benstead.

He has previously been behind the music on a number of Ritchie projects, including both the film and series The Gentlemen, Wrath of Man, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, The Covenant, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Fountain of Youth.

Max Irons and Natascha McElhone in Young Sherlock, stood together and wearing light grey, period dress.
Max Irons and Natascha McElhone in Young Sherlock. Prime Video/Dan Smith

The soundtrack for Young Sherlock includes a number of notable established songs, including from artists such as Black Sabbath, The Cure and The Black Keys. You can find a full list below:

Episode 1

The Rocky Road to Dublin – Lankum
I'm a Man – Smoove & Turrell
Neat Neat Neat – The Damned
Magpie – The Unthanks
Don't Forget Who You Are – Miles Kane

Episode 2

Wild Rover – Lankum
Devil’s Dance Floor – Flogging Molly
Let It Burn – GOAT
Twa Corbies – Steeleye Span

Episode 3

Zadok The Priest (from The Madness of King George) – The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms’ Violin Concerto Op 77 – Takako Nishizaki, Slovenská filharmónia, Stephen Gunzenhauser
Lightning's Girl – Nancy Sinatra
Dark Side – Bishop Briggs

Episode 4

The Wizard – Black Sabbath
The Man Comes Around – Johnny Cash

Episode 5

A Forest – The Cure

Episode 6

Young Men Dead – The Black Angels
La Coeur Au Bout Des Doigts – Jacqueline Taieb
These Dishes Ain’t Gonna Do Themselves – Kabeaushé
Let's Go Get ’Em – Rebirth Brass Band
Special Needs – Placebo

Episode 7

Talk Show Host – Radiohead
Et Moi, Et Moi, Et Moi – Jacques Dutronc
Sur Une Nappe De Restaurant – Jacques Dutronc
7 Heures du Matin – Jacqueline Taieb
Aflana – Attarazat Addahabia & Faradjallah
Life Is – Jessica Pratt

Episode 8

Man on a Mission – The Black Keys

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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