Honorary CBE for composer Davis

Davis was born in New York, but now lives in London

Composer Carl Davis, famed for his film and TV scores, has been appointed an honorary CBE by the Queen.

New York-born Davis, 68, wrote the music for programmes including The World At War, The Naked Civil Servant and Pride and Prejudice.

He also composed the score for The French Lieutenant's Woman and has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.

In 1991, Davis worked with Sir Paul McCartney on his Liverpool Oratorio.

It was the former Beatle's first full-length piece of classical music, created to honour his home city.

Davis has also created 13 ballet scores, including A Picture of Dorian Gray, A Simple Man, A Christmas Carol and Alice in Wonderland.

While he remains a US citizen, he lives in London with his wife, actress Jean Boht. He was given a special lifetime achievement award by Bafta in 2003.