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Ben Foster

Last updated on May 30, 2026

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Ben Foster (born 1977) is a BAFTA award-winning British composer, best known for his work on the BBC series Torchwood and as orchestrator for Murray Gold on Doctor Who and for Marc Streitenfeld on Prometheus and The Grey. He is also known for his work as the conductor for Peter Gabriel’s Scratch my Back world tour and albums, and for the BBC Proms Doctor Who events.

Ben Foster collaborated with Paul McCartney on “Hope For The Future“, a song written for the 2014 video game “Destiny”.

In 2023, Foster contributed string arrangements to “Now And Then”, the final Beatles song, working alongside Paul McCartney and Giles Martin.

He also served as orchestral arranger and conductor on Paul McCartney’s 2026 album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane“.

Composer / arranger / conductor Ben Foster from Formby with Sir Paul McCartney at the recording session for his new song Hope For The Future

The Beatles | Now and Then : Strings arranged by Paul, Giles and me. The highlight of my career so far – it really couldn’t get any bigger for this boy from Liverpool.

Ben Foster – From Instagram, October 30, 2023

Paul’s Incredible 20th Solo Studio album is out today – orchestral arrangements by me and my brilliant friend Giles @mashupmartin – the hand picked 64-piece orchestra was conducted by me and recorded in Studio 2 @abbeyroadstudios – a massive honour to be part of something so so special – what a man and what an album !

Ben Foster – From Instagram, May 29, 2026
Ben Foster – From Instagram, May 29, 2026

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