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Robert Hartshorne
1956-06-10 · London
Robert Hartshorne (born 10 June 1956 in London, England, UK) is a British composer and singer who took over as composer for Thomas & Friends after the retirement of Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell. He has composed music for every episode of every series from the seventh series, to the nineteenth series, including Jack and the Sodor Construction Company, as well as recomposing six episodes of the sixth series and composing music for every special from 2005 to 2015, excluding The Adventure Begins. From Day of the Diesels on, his son Peter helped compose the music for the specials with him. He also took over composing the songs following Ed Welch's departure. He was also commissioned to write a song called "Stronger As One" in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, sung by Laura Wright. Robert and his son Peter also often work on the music for various Andrew Marr documentaries, including the recently released documentary series, "Andrew Marr's History of the World". After the nineteenth series, Robert and Peter's contracts with HiT Entertainment had ended and the executives wanted to use someone new. Chris Renshaw took their place as the main composer from Bubbling Boilers onwards, while Oliver Davis took over composing the songs.
Known for
Thomas & Friends
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie
Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery
Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
Boston Kickout
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
Nightingales
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Movie credits · 44
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Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie
70 Years of Friendship
Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave
Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
TV credits · 4
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