Sam Watts
Composer for Film and Television
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MUSIC FOR MEDIA
Sam is a British-Canadian composer for television, film, and all types of media. You might have heard their work on hit shows like Tip Toe, The Traitors, Doctor Who: Tales of the TARDIS, Planet Earth, and The Sarah Jane Adventures – or you might just be wondering what it’s like to work with someone who’s spent over 20 years in the industry creating music for science fiction, fantasy, reality, drama, horror, documentary, and much more.
They have worked with Quay Street Productions, Bad Wolf, BBC, HBO, PBS, NBC Universal and many more clients. Their work has led to accolades including Emmys, BAFTAs, RTS, TCA, Peabody, Saturn, and Producers Guild awards.
Sam is always looking for intriguing new projects of any kind…
Take a look around, listen to some of Sam’s music, and get in touch!
TIP TOE
Sam is thrilled to have scored Russell T Davies’ latest series, Tip Toe.
Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as Leo and Clive, neighbours in Manchester. Just as life should be settling down, the world around them is growing more tense. Words become weapons, opinions become radicalised, and gradually, two neighbours become deadly enemies.
Directed by Peter Hoar and produced by Phil Collinson with executive producers Nicola Shindler, Russell T Davies, and Alan Cumming.
The five-part series is made by Quay Street Productions and aired on Channel 4 from 31st May, 2026.
It is now available to stream on Channel 4 in the UK, Binge in Australia. The show is also coming to HBO Max across Europe and Stars in Canada and the USA.
THE BOX
Sam has co-composed the music for ITV’s The Box with long-time collaborator (and brother) Dan. Together they composed the theme and music for the format points.
Hosted by Gary Linaker, the series is based on the Norwegian show (which also featured some of Sam’s music).
The first series stars Sara Davies, Graeme Souness, Ellie Taylor, John Bercow, Shakira Khan, JB Gill, Ranvir Singh, Jenny Ryan, Danny Aarons, and Joey Essex and sees the celebrities enclosed in yellow boxes and transported to mystery locations. There they will have to face challenges with no prior knowledge of what is about to happen. The two worst-performing celebrities will then battle it out in The Duel to determine who leaves the show.
Produced by TwoFour, The Box on ITV now.
THE TRAITORS
THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS
To celebrate The Celebrity Traitors Final Sam spoke to PRS M Magazine about how they composed the theme, their career and advice for young composers.
You can read the interview here.
TRAITORS SCORES
Not only can you now buy the official piano version of the Main Theme for the Traitors at Sheet Music Direct, there are also official orchestral scores of both the Main Theme and Rise to the Challenge available for purchase.
BIG TUNES
Memorable music for memorable productions
Main Theme
from The Traitors
Lady jane grey
from The Sarah Jane Adventures
End credits
from Stormhouse
“I’ve worked with Sam for years and adore them. Smart, fast, intuitive and brilliant, they really are one of the best.”
“Sam is fantastic. I’m so grateful for all the work they did on Tales of the TARDIS. It’s beautiful”
“When we first listened to your pitch, it got us so excited that we knew you were a perfect fit.”
Sam's Representation
Kathryn Rodger
Wise Music, 14-15 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LJ, UK
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