Ed Welch
Born: 1947-10-22 in Oxford, England, UK
Known For: Sound
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.
Filmography
2011
- Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels - The Movie ... (Original Music Composer)
- Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! ... (Music)
2009
- Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express ... (Music)
2008
- Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery ... (Original Music Composer)
- Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure ... (Music)
2007
- Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop ... (Music)
2006
- Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Track Stars ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures ... (Music)
2005
- Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day ... (Music)
2004
- Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels ... (Music)
- Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine! ... (Music)
1995
- Wolves, Witches and Giants ... (Music)
1984
- Haunters of the Deep ... (Music)
1983
- Doubting Thomas ... (Music)
- Heather Ann ... (Music)
1982
- The Boys in Blue ... (Music)
1981
- Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective ... (Original Music Composer)
1980
- The Shillingbury Blowers ... (Music)
1978
- Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse ... (Music)
- The Thirty Nine Steps ... (Music)
1977
- Confessions from a Holiday Camp ... (Original Music Composer)
1976
- Confessions of a Driving Instructor ... (Music)
1975
- Confessions of a Pop Performer ... (Music Supervisor)