Sound
Ed Welch
EN cinema · 46 credits
Born
22 October 1947 (age 79)
Birthplace
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 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
Filmography
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Music, Cinematography
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Original Music Composer
Doubting Thomas
Music, Lyricist
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Original Music Composer
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Original Music Composer, Conductor, Music
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Music Supervisor