Tiger Aspect Productions

Tiger Aspect Productions (formerly known as Tiger Television/Tiger Television Production from 1990 until 1994 and also known as Tiger Aspect Films for theatrical films) is a British television and film production company, particularly noted for its situation comedies. Founded by Peter Bennett-Jones, its productions have included popular hits such as Mr. Bean and The Vicar of Dibley.

Tiger Aspect Productions
FormerlyTiger Television Production (1989–1993)
TypeTelevision and film production company
Founded1988
FounderPeter Bennett-Jones
Headquarters,
Key people
OwnerIMG Media (2006–2009)
Endemol Shine UK (2009–present)
ParentIMG (2006–2009)
Endemol (2009–2015)
Endemol Shine Group (2015–2020)
Banijay (2020–present)[1]

It has also produced television dramas such as Murphy's Law and Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking, and in October 2006, its drama series Robin Hood began showing on BBC One. They also produced the American reality television series Damage Control for MTV, and the animated children's series Charlie and Lola, which was based on the books written by Lauren Child. Tiger Aspect has also made a documentary at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (BRC), Quainton, on the life of Sir John Betjeman for his centenary celebrations.

In June 2006, Tiger Aspect was purchased by IMG Media, an international talent and rights group, but was then sold to Endemol UK in November 2009.[2]

Filmography

Current programmes

Former programmes

Awards and nominations

Several Tiger Aspect productions have received BAFTA awards:

  • 2000: Alexander Korda Award to Greg Brenman, Jonathan Finn, Stephen Daldry for Most Outstanding Film of the Year – Billy Elliot
  • 2000: Huw Wheldon Award to Paul Sommers, Jan Younghusband, Howard Goodall for: Howard Goodall's Big Bangs
  • 2001: DoubleTake pilot
  • 2005: Best Single Drama for Omagh, Greg Brenman, Ed Guiney, Paul Greengrass, Pete Travis & Guy Hibbert
  • 2006: Best Factual Series, for Ross Kemp on Gangs, Clive Tulloh, Ross Kemp & Amelia Hann
  • 2009: Best Single Drama, for White Girl
YearAssociationCategoryNominee(s)Result
2017Diversity in Media AwardsOrganisation of the YearTiger Aspect ProductionsNominated
YearAssociationCategoryNominee(s)Result
2017Diversity in Media AwardsProduction Company of the YearTiger Aspect ProductionsNominated

References

  1. Clarke, Stewart; Keslassy, Elsa (26 October 2019). "Banijay Seals Deal for Endemol Shine, Paving Way for Huge New Global Player". Variety.
  2. Jason Deans (23 November 2009). "Endemol buys Tiger Aspect". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
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