Ed Welch
Sound
Ed Welch (born in Oxford, England on October 22nd, 1947) is an English composer and songwriter. He took over as songwriter and song composer for Thomas & Friends beginning with the eighth series, replacing original composers Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell. He left the show after The Great Discovery, and Robert Hartshorne took his position for Hero of the Rails. He also provides the music for other children's shows, Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake, Mopatop's Shop, Jim Henson's Construction Site, The Hoobs, Funky Valley, Grizzly Tales For Gruesome Kids, The Dodo Club, Frootie Tooties, Wolves, Witches and Giants, Funky Town and Binka. Other credits include the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave and game shows Catchphrase, Blockbusters, and Knightmare.
Known for
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movieThomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
2011
Original Music Composer
movieThomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
2008
Original Music Composer
tvThomas & Friends
1984
Original Music Composer
tvShillingbury Tales
1981
Original Music Composer
movieDangerous Davies: The Last Detective
1981
Original Music Composer
movieConfessions from a Holiday Camp
1977
Original Music Composer, Conductor, Music
movieConfessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Music Supervisor
Writing2
movieDoubting Thomas
1983
Lyricist
Creator1
Crew1
movieThomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
2011
Cinematography