About

Known credits:
36
Birthday:
1947-10-22
Place of birth:
Oxford, England, UK
Website:
N/A

Ed Welch

Overview

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

Writing

1995 Wolves, Witches and Giants Writing Writer 69
Fair

Sound

2011 Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! Sound Music 59
Average
2011 Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels - The Movie Sound Original Music Composer 58
Average
2009 Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express Sound Music 59
Average
2008 Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery Sound Original Music Composer 58
Average
2008 Thomas & Friends - Mud Glorious Mud Sound Music 58
Average
2008 Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades Sound Music N/A
N/A
2008 Thomas and Friends: Thomas and the Treasure Sound Music 59
Average
2007 Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! Sound Music 58
Average
2007 Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop Sound Music 58
Average
2007 Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers Sound Music 59
Average
2007 Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends Sound Music 59
Average
2007 Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle Sound Music 59
Average
2006 Thomas and Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures Sound Music 59
Average
2006 Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures Sound Music 59
Average
2006 Thomas & Friends: Track Stars Sound Music 59
Average
2005 Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures Sound Music N/A
N/A
2005 Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station Sound Music 59
Average
2005 Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! Sound Music N/A
N/A
2005 Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures Sound Music 59
Average
2004 Thomas & Friends: It's Great To Be An Engine! Sound Music 59
Average
2004 Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels & Other Thomas Adventures Sound Music 58
Average
1995 Wolves, Witches and Giants Sound Music 69
Fair
1984 Haunters of the Deep Sound Music 59
Average
1983 Heather Ann Sound Music 58
Average
1982 The Boys in Blue Sound Music 58
Average
1981 Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective Sound Original Music Composer 58
Average
1980 The Shillingbury Blowers Sound Music 59
Average
1978 The Thirty Nine Steps Sound Music 59
Average
1978 Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse Sound Music 58
Average
1977 Confessions from a Holiday Camp Sound Original Music Composer 58
Average
1977 Confessions from a Holiday Camp Sound Music 58
Average
1977 Confessions from a Holiday Camp Sound Conductor 58
Average
1976 Confessions of a Driving Instructor Sound Music 58
Average
1975 Confessions of a Pop Performer Sound Music Supervisor 58
Average

Crew

2011 Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! Crew Cinematography 59
Average