Quick Facts
Born:
1949-02-06
Birthplace:
Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Credits:
6 Total Roles
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Biography
Michael Philip Batt is an English singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, record producer, director, and conductor. He served as the Deputy Chairman of the British Phonographic Industry.
Batt created the novelty pop band The Wombles, after recording the theme song for the animated BBC series of the same name. He also composed the song "Bright Eyes" for the 1978 animated film Watership Down. Batt promoted the early career of singer Katie Melua after signing her to his label, Dramatico. He wrote, arranged and produced her debut album Call Off the Search and her following two albums.
Batt has conducted the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony and Stuttgart Philharmonic.
Batt created the novelty pop band The Wombles, after recording the theme song for the animated BBC series of the same name. He also composed the song "Bright Eyes" for the 1978 animated film Watership Down. Batt promoted the early career of singer Katie Melua after signing her to his label, Dramatico. He wrote, arranged and produced her debut album Call Off the Search and her following two albums.
Batt has conducted the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony and Stuttgart Philharmonic.
Known For
The A-Z of Eurovision
Self - Presenter (archive footage)
The Hunting of the Snark
The Boots
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
Self
Eurovision Secrets & Scandals
Self
Zero Zero
Number 17
The Wombles
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Eurovision Secrets & Scandals MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | The A-Z of Eurovision MOVIE | Self - Presenter (archive footage) |
| 2016 | The Wombles TV | Self |
| 1987 | The Hunting of the Snark MOVIE | The Boots |
| 1983 | Zero Zero MOVIE | Number 17 |
| 1979 | Friday Night, Saturday Morning TV | Self |