| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Founder | Beryl Vertue |
Key people | Sue Vertue (CEO) Debbie Vertue (director of operations) Dan Cheesbrough (managing director) Steven Moffat (creative director) |
| Products | Television programs |
| Parent | ITV Studios (2024–present) |
| Website | Official website  |
Hartswood Films is a British television production company founded by Beryl Vertue in 1979.[1] They have also produced dramas such as Jekyll, as well as documentaries, and the 1990s ITV/BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly.
In 2009, Hartswood opened a production office in Cardiff, which works alongside BBC Cymru Wales' "drama village" in Cardiff Bay. The company's first Cardiff-based production is Sherlock, co-created by Steven Moffat.[2]
In July 2024, ITV Studios acquired a majority stake in Hartswood Films.[3]
- ^ Hayward, Anthony (13 February 2022). "Beryl Vertue obituary". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ Parker, Robin (20 August 2009). "Hartswood set to develop projects from Welsh office". Broadcast. Emap Media.
- ^ "ITV Studios acquires Hartswood Films". ITV plc. 25 July 2024.