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 his work on hit shows like 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.
He has worked with Bad Wolf, BBC, HBO, PBS, NBC Universal and many more clients. His 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!
BBC PROMS: THE TRAITORS
Sam’s music for The Traitors will be featured in two concerts at the BBC Proms on Saturday 26th July. The stunning Royal Albert Hall will become the home to mystery and murder with a programme of epic classical music, chart tracks and music from the show in brand new arrangements by Sam.
The BBC Scottish Symphony orchestra and BBC Singers will be conducted by Karen Ni Bhroin. Claudia Winkleman will host an afternoon and an evening performance. Much like the TV series, the show will be full of surprises.
Tickets go on sale on 16th May, a day before general release of the rest of the Proms season. The concert will also be broadcast on BBC Radio 3, BBC2 and iPlayer.
UNTETHERED
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Sam’s latest release is the complete score for the short film Finger Food. Written and directed by Jacob Dudman, the film follows Jason and his desire to be liked by his girlfriend’s unusual family.
Pre-save it here.
Out on Friday 18th July.
MIRROR
For Piano Day 2025, Sam released Mirror. Co-composed with Hilgrove Kenrick, it is a beautiful meditation for two pianos and voice with one player reflecting the other in melody and harmony. Recorded on two continents, two time zones and on two pianos in one day. Perfect for rest, relaxation, meditation and evening classical performance.
You can stream Mirror on your favourite service.
The Traitors returned for a third series. With a fourth series of the UK and US versions filming this year, alongside a UK Celebrity version, India and Ireland have been added to the list of productions. The global phenomenon that is The Traitors is showing no signs of stopping.
Sam’s music for the show has had a lot of attention. With radio play on Radio Scala, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. Sam was also interviewed for a Gay Times article about his music for the show, and by Sheet Music Direct.
Meanwhile, series two won the RTS award for Entertainment, along with Claudia winning the Outstanding Achievement Award. The series has also been nominated for the BAFTA for Memorable Moment and Reality, with Claudia nominated for Entertainment Performance.
The official series soundtrack is available to stream and buy on all good music platforms.
You can also buy a piano arrangement of the Main Theme at Sheet Music Direct.
Sam’s music can also be heard on many of the 20+ versions around the world, as well as on the spin-off series The Traitors: Uncloaked.
Sam’s latest docuseries Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams on Tour aired on BBC One.
The documentary won the RTS award for Formatted Popular Factual and has been nominated for the BAFTA for Factual Series.
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 him. Smart, fast, intuitive and brilliant, he really is one of the best.”
“Sam is fantastic. I’m so grateful for all the work he 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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info *at* samwatts.com