Portrait of Ed Welch

Ed Welch

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Oct 22 1947
Birthplace: Oxford, England, UK
Ed Welch is 78 years old
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Poster of Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Ed Welch was 63 in Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! as 'Music, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 2011
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
Ed Welch was 63 in Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 2011
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Ed Welch was 62 in Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 2009
Poster of Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Ed Welch was 60 in Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 2008
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Ed Welch was 60 in Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 2008
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Ed Welch was 60 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2008
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
Ed Welch was 60 in Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 2007
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Ed Welch was 59 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Ed Welch was 59 in Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 2007
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
Ed Welch was 59 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Ed Welch was 59 in Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 2007
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Ed Welch was 58 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 2006
Poster of Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
Ed Welch was 58 in Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 2006
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Ed Welch was 58 in Thomas & Friends: Track Stars as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 2006
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
Ed Welch was 57 in Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
Ed Welch was 57 in Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 26 2005
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Ed Welch was 57 in Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 2005
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Ed Welch was 57 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 08 2005
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
Ed Welch was 57 in Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 2005
Poster of Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!
Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!
Ed Welch was 56 in Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine! as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 2004
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
Ed Welch was 56 in Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 2004
Poster of Haunters of the Deep
Haunters of the Deep
Ed Welch was 36 in Haunters of the Deep as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1984
Poster of Heather Ann
Heather Ann
Ed Welch was 35 in Heather Ann as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1983
Poster of Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas
Ed Welch was 35 in Doubting Thomas as 'Music, Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1983
Poster of The Boys in Blue
The Boys in Blue
Ed Welch was 34 in The Boys in Blue as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1982
Poster of Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Ed Welch was 33 in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1981
Poster of The Shillingbury Blowers
The Shillingbury Blowers
Ed Welch was 32 in The Shillingbury Blowers as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1980
Poster of The Thirty Nine Steps
The Thirty Nine Steps
Ed Welch was 31 in The Thirty Nine Steps as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1978
Poster of Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Ed Welch was 30 in Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1978
Poster of Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Ed Welch was 29 in Confessions from a Holiday Camp as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor, Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1977
Poster of Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Ed Welch was 28 in Confessions of a Driving Instructor as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of Confessions of a Pop Performer
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Ed Welch was 27 in Confessions of a Pop Performer as 'Music Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

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Poster of Wolves, Witches and Giants
Wolves, Witches and Giants
Ed Welch was 47+ in Wolves, Witches and Giants as 'Music, Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 09 1995
Poster of Thomas & Friends
Thomas & Friends
Ed Welch was 36+ in Thomas & Friends as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 09 1984
Poster of Shillingbury Tales
Shillingbury Tales
Ed Welch was 33+ in Shillingbury Tales as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1981