Robert Hartshorne
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.
Animals of the Ocean Desert
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
(Music)
Thomas and Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
(Music)
70 Years of Friendship
(Music)
Boston Kickout
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie
(Original Music Composer)
Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails - The Movie
(Original Music Composer)
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery - The Movie
(Original Music Composer)
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery - The Movie
(Original Music Composer)
Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave: The Movie
(Original Music Composer)
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels - The Movie
(Original Music Composer)
Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway
(Original Music Composer)
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
(Original Music Composer)
Herz aus dem Labor? Neue Chancen für ein zweites Leben
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
(Music)
Thomas and Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels & Other Thomas Adventures
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: It's Great To Be An Engine!
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
(Music)
Thomas & Friends - Mud Glorious Mud
(Music)
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
(Music)
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
(Sound)
Martin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing
(Sound)