Ed Welch

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Ed Welch

Sound 78 October 22, 1947

Oxford, England, UK

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 th…

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Thomas & Friends

Thomas & Friends

6.8 1984 TV Show
Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

7.8 1962 TV Show
The Thirty Nine Steps

The Thirty Nine Steps

6.8 1978 Movie
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery

Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery

5.8 2008 Movie
Confessions from a Holiday Camp

Confessions from a Holiday Camp

5.0 1977 Movie
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels

Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels

6.3 2011 Movie
Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

4.5 1975 Movie
Wolves, Witches and Giants

Wolves, Witches and Giants

7.7 1995 TV Show
Confessions of a Driving Instructor

Confessions of a Driving Instructor

4.7 1976 Movie
Shillingbury Tales

Shillingbury Tales

7.2 1981 TV Show
The Boys in Blue

The Boys in Blue

5.5 1982 Movie
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective

6.2 1981 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2012
    Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends

    Movie Music

  2. 2011
    Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!

    Movie Music

  3. 2011
    Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels

    Movie Original Music Composer

  4. 2011
    Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express

    Movie Music

  5. 2010
    Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories

    Movie Music

  6. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express

    Movie Music

  7. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand

    Movie Music

  8. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: Songs from Sodor

    Movie Writer

  9. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas

    Movie Music

  10. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures

    Movie Music

  11. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends

    Movie Music

  12. 2008
    Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery

    Movie Original Music Composer

  13. 2008
    Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud

    Movie Music

  14. 2008
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure

    Movie Music

  15. 2007
    Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades

    Movie Music

  16. 2007
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop

    Movie Music

More credits
  1. 2007
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen

    Movie Music

  2. 2007
    Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers

    Movie Music

  3. 2007
    Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle

    Movie Music

  4. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends

    Movie Music

  5. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!

    Movie Music

  6. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails

    Movie Music

  7. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures

    Movie Music

  8. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures

    Movie Music

  9. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks

    Movie Music

  10. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures

    Movie Music

  11. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: Track Stars

    Movie Music

  12. 2005
    Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures

    Movie Music

  13. 2005
    Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station

    Movie Music

  14. 2005
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!

    Movie Music

  15. 2005
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!

    Movie Music

  16. 2005
    Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures

    Movie Music

  17. 2004
    Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!

    Movie Music

  18. 2004
    Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures

    Movie Music

  19. 1995
    Wolves, Witches and Giants

    TV show Music

  20. 1984
    Thomas & Friends

    TV show Original Music Composer

  21. 1984
    Haunters of the Deep

    Movie Music

  22. 1983
    Heather Ann

    Movie Music

  23. 1983
    Doubting Thomas

    Movie Music

  24. 1982
    The Boys in Blue

    Movie Music