All3Media announced today that Maverick Television, one of Britain's leading regionally based TV production companies has joined the Group.  

Maverick TV, based in Birmingham and London, was founded in 1993 by Jonnie Turpie and has established a very strong reputation for provocative, challenging and exciting TV programmes.  

Maverick TV currently has two peak time series in C4's Top 10; "How to Look Good Naked" and "Embarrassing Illnesses". Credits for 2007 have included The Madness of Modern Families for BBC Two, Directors Debut for BBC One and Half The Dog Is Mine for the BBC's One Life strand. They are currently producing the fourth series of the hugely successful "10 Years Younger" series for C4. They have recently expanded into Drama with a number of current projects in development.

Maverick TV is also recognised as one of Britain's leading producers in Digital Media. Its award winning and rapidly expanding New Media department recently won the 4Homes site for Channel 4, alongside their long established track record in educational Media. 

Jim Sayer, Managing Director, Maverick Television comments: "Maverick is a company that has built its reputation on challenging, exciting and innovative television. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to join All3Media's group of strong individual TV production companies that retain their distinctive brands. Being part of All3Media will help us to grow the business and expand our output - both in the UK and abroad". 

Alexandra Fraser, Creative Director Maverick Television adds: "For a company that has been proud of its independence, finding the right creative partnership was key for us. We are thrilled to be joining the All3Media group which will help us to realise our ambitions for Maverick. We are really excited about working with Steve Morrison and David Liddiment and the All3Media team." 

Steve Morrison, All3Media's Chief Executive said: "Maverick is one of Britain's best factual and features TV production companies. Young people in the industry want to work there as they have such a high quality reputation and modern outlook. 

Their regional presence and strength in multi media is also renowned. On behalf of everyone at All3Media, I am delighted they are adding their strengths to our Group of leading TV companies."

All3Media

Founded in 2003, All3Media is one of Britain's largest and fastest growing Groups of Independent TV production companies. There are 11 companies in the Group plus its own International and Format programme distribution arm, All3Media International. All3Media has offices in the UK, United States, Germany, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.

The All3Media Group of companies includes some of the most creative talent and produces leading programme brands including Midsomer Murders; Shameless; Hollyoaks; Formula One; Richard&Judy and Wild at Heart.

Maverick Television

Recent factual and feature projects include the hit Channel 4 series "10 years Younger", now in its fourth series and supported by a third accompanying book, mobile tips, and planned exhibition. "How to Look Good Naked" is into its second series on Channel 4 and has also launched a successful book to accompany the show. Other projects include "Embarrassing Illnesses", currently transmitting on Channel 4; "The Madness of Modern Families", a six part documentary series for BBC2 and a number of single documentaries for the BBC's One Life slot.