Ed Welch
Sound
Born 1947-10-22 · 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.
Crew
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Music
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Music
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Cinematography
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
Music
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Music
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Music
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
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Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
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Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Music
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
Music
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Music
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
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Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen
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Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
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Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
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