Known For
Sound
Born
Jun 10, 1956
Place of Birth
London
Credits
47 titles
Robert Hartshorne
Biography
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
Filmography
Herz aus dem Labor? Neue Chancen für ein zweites Leben
Music
Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie
Original Music Composer
70 Years of Friendship
Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
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Martin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing
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Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
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Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
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Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
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Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
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Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails
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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
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Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
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Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
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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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Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
Sound
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
Original Music Composer
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
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Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
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Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
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Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
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Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
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Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
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Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
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Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!
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Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
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Animals of the Ocean Desert
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Boston Kickout
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Thomas & Friends
Original Music Composer