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True North is the biggest factual indie in the North of England and home to some of the most creative and dedicated talent in television.

In the past twelve months, we've made and transmitted more than 150 hours of content, with our high-profile productions airing on BBC One, Channel 4, Channel 5, MTV, National Geographic, CBBC, UKTV and Crime and Investigation Network. We're proud of our ability to make first-class content that's watched in almost every territory in the world. Working across genres including factual, factual-entert

ainment, features, children’s, reality and more, diversity is part of our DNA. With a dedicated division covering each of our fields, we have all the specialist skills to make everything from distinctive children’s television to headline-grabbing reality and hard-hitting documentaries. True North is proud to have its roots in the North of England with its Head Office in Leeds and a base in Manchester city centre. With over a decade of top class television already under our belt, and a hard-earned reputation for delivering on our programming promises, there has never been a more exciting time for True North.

22/05/2024

Don’t miss brand new : Next Generation, starting Weds 12th June at 8pm on MTV UK!

19/03/2024

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we held a special team breakfast in our Leeds office to raise awareness and discuss how we can support our teams, especially when it comes to 🌻 Great to see so many here

11/03/2024

Have you ever wondered how we make a show like Help We Bought A Hotel?

For this series our film crews have spent many hours with our contributors across the UK and Europe, coordinated by a hard-working office team.

As well as finding great contributors and making fab telly, we’re also striving to make productions like Help We Bought A Hotel as sustainable as it can be.

From using hybrid cars in the UK to working with incredible local shooters across Europe to reduce air travel to a strict minimum, it’s our aim to improve the sustainability of very show we make.

Clearly hotels are at the forefront of this series, so it’s important that the accommodation we chose for our shooting teams were also sustainable as possible – from using certified ‘green’ hotels where possible to the small things like re-using towels.

01/03/2024

Such sad news to hear that Kate Dobson passed away yesterday. Kate was a regular editor with us for almost two decades.

From Animal 24/7 to series such as Evicted and Renovation Nation, and most recently Teen Mom UK.

Lots of people, both in Yorkshire and across in Manchester, knew her too.

Our thoughts are with Steve and her boys. 💔

26/02/2024

We are looking for young renters who are threatened with eviction in Scotland, for a BBC Three / BBC Scotland Documentary.

We have a team in Glasgow that would love to talk to any likely candidates…

All contact details on the flyer.

22/12/2023

14/12/2023

Tis the season to sparkle, and few places do that better than Blenheim Palace at Christmas.✨

Discover how the team transform the stately home into an illuminated winter wonderland in Christmas in the Cotswolds tomorrow night 🎄

🕗 9pm
📆 Friday 15th Dec
📺 Channel 5

13/12/2023

Christmas in the Cotswolds means afternoon tea is served with a seasonal twist!

See how head chef Nik Chappell creates some truly scrumptious treats at The Slaughters Manor House in Christmas In The Cotswolds.

🕗 9pm
📆 Friday 15th Dec
📺 Channel 5

11/12/2023

The countdown to Christmas is on (and it's coming earlier than the 25th!)

Tune in for a feast of festive fun this Friday for a slice of Christmas in the beautiful Cotswolds.

Cotswold Reindeer Herd
Blenheim Palace
The Slaughters Manor House
Hamiltons Chocolates
Broadway Cotswolds
Broadway Museum and Art Gallery
Eden Flowers

You won't believe your mince pies!

🕗 9pm
📆 15th December
📺 Channel 5

29/11/2023

Thanks for the mention 🤝

Tonight we are watching… The Incident Room, Channel 5 , 8pm

New 2 x 60 minute documentary where viewers will be led through each step of the investigation by the original detectives who worked the case – including interviews with friends and family members, psychologists, forensic investigators etc. This two part-er is focused on the 1989 murder case of Julie Hogg which changed British law forever.

From Leeds based True North, senior members of the team include Producer Director Luke Rufo working with Executive Producer Andrew Sheldon and Producer Philippa Warlow.

22/10/2023

Winners! Congrats to the Renovation Nation team for “Best Volume Series” 🏆🏆🏆

16/10/2023

On your screens in one hour!

Help we Bought A Village is back for brand new episodes.

5pm
Channel 4

11/10/2023

Fancy finding out what it's like to make documentaries with the military?

Join executive producer Mark Tattersall for an Royal Television Society: Yorkshire Centre Q&A session at 6:30pm tonight to learn more about how we made the Channel 4 series with the Royal Air Force and the team at RAF Lossiemouth ✈️🫡

RTS Yorkshire presents an online Q&A with Series Director of the new BBC Solider documentary, Paul Wells and Mark Tattersall, Channel 4's Top Guns: Inside the RAF Executive Producer.

26/09/2023

Exciting news … wants to hear from anyone transforming old houses in France and Spain. Get in touch guys!

25/09/2023

We're taking off for the final time tonight from RAF Lossiemouth on ✈️

On P8 Ross aims to become limited combat ready - but has he got what it takes? 🤔

And junior Typhoon pilot Moz intercepts his first Russian patrolling NATO's border in Estonia 🇪🇪

Buckle up! 🫡

⏲️ 9pm
📺 Channel 4
Royal Air Force

18/09/2023

It’s a busy time RAF Lossiemouth ✈️

On tonight’s can Station Commander Jim re-qualify to fly Typhoons on QRA?

We meet new chef Billy just starting his Royal Air Force career and Warrant Officer Mr. Barr finishing his after more than three decades of service.

And 2 Squadron are called into action for a solemn royal mission 🫡

9pm Channel 4

13/09/2023

Exciting to see footage in the edit for the upcoming series of A New Life In The Sun! Can't wait to share with you what our amazing contributors and production team have been up to... 🥰⛱🌞🤩

11/09/2023

There's drama tonight on - from Estonia to Cyprus, Typhoon squadrons from RAF Lossiemouth are in action in the skies ✈️

And a comms technician is in the boxing ring for the annual Royal Air Force competition 🥊 at RAF Cranwell

Another knockout episode.

Seconds out⏱️ 9pm Channel 4

08/09/2023

Have you seen our latest series yet? ✈️

25/08/2023

Could you be an RAF Top Gun?

21/08/2023

Ready to scramble?

Join the RAF Lossiemouth team at 9pm tonight for the documentary series that reaches for the skies.

Following the personnel tasked with protecting the skies, at home and abroad, it's been a dramatic and dynamic year for the Royal Air Force

Find out what it's like to be on the frontline, from pilots to gunners, engineers, chefs and communications technicians.

9pm Channel 4

21/08/2023

09/08/2023

Are you ready for take off? 🛫

Our brand new Channel 4 series following the Royal Air Force
hits the skies and screens on 21st August 📺👀

Thanks to all RAF Lossiemouth who gave their time to make this access-all-areas series possible 🫡

05/07/2023

From West Yorkshire? Aged 19? Have a passion for film & TV? 🤔

✅👇

The latest Screen Yorkshire Beyond Brontës scheme is looking for new applicants 🫵

The FREE, part-time training scheme is designed to build confidence & skills for a career in film & TV 📺🎬

📧[email protected]

Mayor of West Yorkshire

27/06/2023

This has been a long time in the making, but we're excited that Boris, the Lord and the Russian Spy is on the telly tonight. Channel 4 at 10pm.

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On your screens in one hour! Help we Bought A Village is back for brand new episodes. 5pm Channel 4

We've all picked up a bargain on an online auction, but some people just take it to the extreme and buy a whole village! 🏘️ Help! We Bought A Village - back for a brand new series in a brand new slot 👀 Starts today 👇 ⏲️ 5pm 📺 @Channel4

@mtvteenmomuk is back! 🙌🙌🙌 Tune in at 8pm on @mtvuk TONIGHT. Also streaming on @paramountplus #teenmomuk

Ready to scramble? Join the RAF Lossiemouth team at 9pm tonight for the documentary series that reaches for the skies. Following the personnel tasked with protecting the skies, at home and abroad, it's been a dramatic and dynamic year for the Royal Air Force Find out what it's like to be on the frontline, from pilots to gunners, engineers, chefs and communications technicians. 9pm Channel 4

Here's a teaser for our latest, two-part, documentary about the kidnapping of Stephanie Slater. Tonight and tomorrow from 9pm, on Channel 5 👀

On tonights episode of #MDDHITS, the lovely Scarlette Douglas follows Catherine and Dale on their incredible chapel and hermitage project in Catalonia. Tonight at 8PM on HGTV UK discovery+

The course of a renovation rarely goes smoothly, as Chris and Steph find when they take on a beautiful but derelict French farmhouse.... on tonight’s My Dream Derelict Home in the Sun with the fabulous Scarlette Douglas at 8pm, on HGTV discovery+

Our true crime series Forensics: Catching the Killer returns tonight with the first of 12 new cases. In each forensic science played a crucial role in solving the case and bringing a killer to justice. ⏰ 9pm 📺 Sky Crime / Sky

Our BRAND NEW series My Dream Derelict Home in the Sun with the fabulous Scarlette Douglas continues! Tune in at 8pm tonight on HGTV or stream on discovery+ Today’s episode joins Mark and Lorraine as they transform a derelict townhouse in Majorca...

Our BRAND NEW series presented by Scarlette Douglas kicks off on Monday 21st November on HGTV following couples and families as they take on epic renovation projects in France and Spain. HUGE kudos to all our incredible contributors who couldn’t have known the challenges they’d be up against when they set out on their adventures in 2020. Produced by a wonderful dedicated team including Kylie Raynor, Finlay Cassie, Sally Summers, John Willats, Rachael Fish, Ilona Burton, Jamie Ryan, Jarek Rozenfeld, John Readman, Ryan Jones, Jo Haddock and Samantha Stamp #MDDHITS

In the final episode of The Cotswolds & Beyond, Pam Ayres is treated to a culinary treat by Raymond Blanc. She visits Lucy Benjamin and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to talk all things Shakespeare. And learns about the Mitford Sisters at Asthall Manor Tonight at 8pm on Channel 5

Filmed earlier this year, tonight's episode of The Cotswolds & Beyond sees Pam Ayres meet King Charles III at Highgrove Gardens, she takes to the controls at Dean Forest Railway and releases some prickly friends back into the wild 🦔 Channel 5 8pm #CotswoldsandBeyond

From Oxford's finest treasures to beautiful gardens and an ancient home on what is thought to be Europe's oldest street. It's all in The Cotswolds & Beyond with Pam Ayres at 8pm tonight! Channel 5 Bodleian Libraries Christ Church, Oxford Hidcote NT Wells Cathedral

Tonight Pam Ayres is off to Longleat to meet the koalas 🐨 she'll learn about flesh eating flora at a Botanic Garden in Oxford 🌹 and visit a special landmark in Uffington. Tune in to Channel 5 at 8pm to see! Longleat University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum White Horse Hill Uffington NT

The Cotswolds & Beyond is back tonight at 8pm on Channel 5 The wonderful Pam Ayres will be visiting Highclere Castle, Malvern and Weston Super Mare for a day at the seaside ⛱ Highclere Castle The Grand Pier Malvern Hills Trust Malvern College

Tonight at 8pm on Channel 5 Pam visits Stonehenge, Pittville Pump Room and Heritage Deco Café, LetcombeBrookProject and Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England. She's even hanging out with Toyah Wilcox - don't miss it! #CotswoldsandBeyond

Just over 24hrs to go 🕗 Will you be joining Pam Ayres tomorrow at 8pm on Channel 5 ? #CotswoldsandBeyond

The Cotswolds & Beyond with Pam Ayres

🚨NEW SERIES ALERT🚨 Pam Ayres returns to your screens this Friday at 8pm on Channel 5 . She'll be discovering more delights in the Cotswolds and heading further afield too!

Sassi and Darren take on shark diving....🦈 Would you do this?! A brand new episode of #TeenMomUK airs tonight at 8pm on MTV UK and Paramount+! MTV Teen Mom UK