Robert Hartshorne
Known for: Sound
Born: June 10, 1956
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
44 movies · 4 TV shows, newest first
NR
Herz aus dem Labor? Neue Chancen für ein zweites Leben
2017
6.4
Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie
2015
NR
70 Years of Friendship
2015
6.5
Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave
2014
6.0
Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway
2013
5.8
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
2012
6.7
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery
2012
NR
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
2012
NR
Martin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing
2012
4.8
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
2011
6.3
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
2011
10.0
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
2011
5.6
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
2010
10.0
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
2010
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
2009
7.0
Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails
2009
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
2009
6.0
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
2009
8.0
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
2009
8.0
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
2009
5.8
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
2008
8.7
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
2008
9.2
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
2008
NR
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
2007
3.0
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
2007
NR
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen
2007
8.0
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
2007
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
2007
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
2006
10.0
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
2006
6.6
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
2006
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
2006
6.7
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
2006
8.0
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures
2006
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
2006
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
2006
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
2006
NR
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
2005
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
2005
NR
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
2005
9.0
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
2005
10.0
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
2005
7.8
Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!
2004
8.0
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures
2004
NR
Animals of the Ocean Desert
2001
6.3
Boston Kickout
1995
7.0
Nightingales
1990
6.8
Thomas & Friends
1984