[1] He worked regularly with David Croft, the television writer, director and producer, as well as Norman Newell and Hal Shaper.
[1] Great Expectations and Treasure Island (both with lyrics by Hal Shaper) were designated Best British Musical at the Ivor Novello Awards.
Ornadel's contribution to music for television includes scores for the remake of Brief Encounter (1974) starring Richard Burton and Sophia Loren, Edward the Seventh (1975), which won a BAFTA, starring Timothy West as Edward VII, and the music for the British television science-fiction series Sapphire & Steel (1979).
He also conducted music with the London Symphony Orchestra for The Strauss Family, by the eponymous composers and was presented with a gold disc for sales.
A highlight of his career included conducting the London Symphony Orchestra at Wembley Arena with music from The Strauss Family in 1973.