On this day: in 1983, the Local Hero film soundtrack was released. Featuring a score composed by Mark, and directed by Bill Forsyth, the Scottish comedy-drama follows an American oil company executive who travels to Ferness in an attempt to purchase the seaside town. Later this year the stage adaptation of Local Hero will be performed at Chichester Festival Theatre, UK. Directed by Daniel Evans, and featuring new music composed by Mark for the production. For dates and tickets, see: https://www.

Released today, for the first time ever on Blu-ray, Bill Forsyth’s classic film ‘Local Hero’, with soundtrack composed by Mark. A 2-disc set, packed with exclusive special features, including an audio commentary with Forsyth & critic Mark Kermode, and a brand-new interview with Mark Knopfler about the process of scoring the film. Available now from HMV and Amazon: https://go.markknopfler.com/localhero | Mark Knopfler

'I love Local Hero and my vinyl copy of the soundtrack was played to death until it was nothing more than a spiral scratch. An enduring favourite that benefits hugely from the input of ’80s musician Mark Knopfler. For me it’s the perfect example for the music of the film being the place setting.' British film critic, Mark Kermode, talks about his favourite film soundtracks of all time. Read here on Far Out Magazine: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mark-kermode-favourite-movie-soundtracks-knopfler-g