Sid Rainey (born in 1968 in

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) is an Irish musician and television producer known for

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and his work as a musician and comedy writer.

Compulsion

Rainey first came to prominence as the

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for Irish punk band

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in 1990.

Television production

Sid Rainey has been involved in film and television in the U.K. for almost fifteen years creating animated children's television, comedy panel quiz shows, sit-coms, talk-based music interview shows, feature films and short films. He co-created and executive produced the hit cartoon series ''

'' which was broadcast on the BBC and in various territories around the world. He also has done stand-up comedy and was the bassist for the world-famous post punk band Compulsion and was signed to One Little Indian UK/Interscope Records US. In August 2015, Sid directed a W.B. Yeats play The Resurrection. He is currently finishing a series of film and television projects, a stage play and a new animated TV series. Sid recently wrote and directed a music video for recording artist Dean Gurrie for his single Give Me A Chance in 2016 and Dean's second music video New Beginnings, to be released later this year. Professional Experience and Significant Achievements Creating Television and Film projects (present) - Creating comedy panel quiz shows, sit coms, feature films and talk-based music interview shows. Co-creator of BBC2/CBeebies ''

'' - (2006-2007) Created the concept, story, characters, and character designs for this British computer-animated children's television hit series, which ran 2006-2007 twice a day for five days a week. Oversaw script development and story outlines with renowned children's writer Jan Page. Secured Gary Lineker, Tim Whitnall, Janet Brown, Chris Jarvis, Howard Ward and Emma Weaver for voice-overs. Created and set up Joella Productions which financed and produced the 26 episodes, Achievements - Underground Ernie was officially declared the most watched children's series on BBC during the 2006-2007 period. Freelance writer for Ealing Studios, Tiger Aspect, Channel 4 - (2001-2006) The company created and produced a popular animated series, ''

'', about a group of talking trains and their human colleagues, Ernie, Millie and Mr Rails. ''Underground Ernie'' was first shown on

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and

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in 2006 and has quickly become a popular hit.

References

Sligoman behind hit BBC cartoon series
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'', 13 September 2006.
Underground Ernie is tops with kids
''The Irish Post'', 27 September 2006.

External links

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Joella Productions website
1968 births Living people Irish bass guitarists Irish television producers {{Ireland-musician-stub