
Ed Welch
Personal Info
Known for
Sound
Gender
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Birthday
1947-10-22 (77 years old)
Place of Birth
Oxford, England, UK
Ed Welch
Biography
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
Crew
(2011)
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Music, Cinematography
(2011)
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels - The Movie
Original Music Composer
(2009)
(2008)
(2008)
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Original Music Composer
(2008)
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(2007)
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(2006)
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(2004)
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(1984)
Haunters of the Deep
Music
(1983)
Heather Ann
Music
(1983)
Doubting Thomas
Music, Lyricist
(1982)
The Boys in Blue
Music
(1981)
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Original Music Composer
(1980)
(1978)
(1978)
(1977)
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Original Music Composer, Conductor, Music
(1976)
(1975)
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Music Supervisor