Endemol UK
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Genre | Production company |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder(s) | Joop van den Ende John de Mol |
| Headquarters |
London, UK Shepherd's Bush |
| Key people | Tim Hincks Peter Cowley Lucas Church Richard Johnston Peter Bazalgette |
| Employees | 800 |
| Parent | Endemol |
| Website | http://www.endemoluk.com |
Endemol UK plc is one of the largest independent producers in the country. The UK group is part of Endemol, a worldwide network of leading production companies spanning 24 countries.
Endemol incorporates a number of production brands, including Remarkable Television (previously Brigher Pictures), Initial, Zeppotron, and their digital divisions: Endemol Gaming & Endemol Digital Studio. The four TV production brands specialise in a broad range of genres including factual entertainment, reality series, drama series, specialist factual, arts, live events, music entertainment, documentaries, youth shows, and comedy.
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[edit] History
The company originated from Peter Bazalgette's sale of his television company to the Guardian Media Group (GMG) in 1990. In 1998, Endemol acquired a 50% stake and the division was named GMG Endemol. Endemol bought the company outright from GMG in 2000[1].
[edit] Credits
- Golden Balls
- Restoration
- 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Deal or No Deal
- Soccer Aid
- The Match
- UK Music Hall of Fame
- Only Fools on Horses
- The Games
- Ready Steady Cook
- Gala TV
- Total Wipeout
- 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow
- Big Brother
- The Gap Year
- Cell
- Signs of Life
- The Bank Job
- Pointless