Formats
Formats
DLT was at the forefront of the format business using the characters and format of Thames’ hit comedy series Man About The House, the Taffner company premiered Three's Company® which quickly became one of the most successful situation comedies in U.S. network television history. Format distribution, of entertainment, gameshows, and scripted productions, today is a major part of the companies continued success.
US Syndication
US Syndication
DLT Entertainment has a sales team dedication to selling programs to stations in Americas 200 plus markets. In recent years, digital networks have become an increasingly important licensore of shows.
US One Contract
US One Contract
DLT Entertainment is one of the very few companies that has the ability to markets programs to every market segment from national broadcasters and cable network to local commercial and public stations in addition tom home entertainment and new media. Programs available to each of those segment excluding public television syndication are listed here.
US Public Television
US Public Television
DLT Entertainment was one of the first companies to create a special Public Television Division to provide individual stations with a continuing selection of the quality Product their audiences are so eager to watch. Many of these programs have been sold to up to 70 stations and include: Central Television’s Cambodia, The One Game, and Torvill & Dean and the Russian All Stars. Thames programs include No Job For A Lady, Rumpole of the Bailey, Executive Stress, Fresh Fields, Reilly-Ace of Spies, World at War, and Hollywood. A range of programs has also been sold to public television syndication for other international broadcasters and producers.
Worldwide Sales
Worldwide Sales
The DLT Entertainment's New York Headquarters focuses on Sales to North and South America the London headquarters focuses on the rest of the world. Through a combination of in house sales teams and agents on the ground, we take pride in our ability to market shows anywhere licenses are sold.
Streaming & Home Entertainment
Streaming & Home Entertainment
It used to be all about VHS, then DVD. Today Neflix, Britbox, Acorn, Pluto, HBO Max, Peacock, and Amazon are just a few of the AVOD and SVOD streaming services we DLT Entertainment has worked with in this growing and increasingly important market segment.
DLT Entertainment began by syndicating Australian and UK programming into the U.S. market, and quickly evolved into a global distributor—licensing its own original productions, as well as titles from a broad network of independent producers and international distributors.
A pioneer in international content strategy, DLT has long been at the forefront of innovative distribution models. From format exploitation and co-production to pre-sales, reversioning, and strategic windowing, the company has consistently found ways to maximize value for both producers and buyers. Few companies in the industry can match DLT’s ability to make content available worldwide—from major international broadcasters to local PBS stations in the United States.
DLT’s catalogue spans every major genre, including drama, comedy, documentary, children’s programming, current affairs, performing arts, and popular entertainment. In the U.S., DLT has partnered with every type of outlet—from major broadcast networks and cable channels to public television, commercial syndication, home video, and digital platforms.
Internationally, DLT maintains longstanding relationships with public and private broadcasters, home entertainment distributors, and emerging media platforms across the globe—continuing its legacy as a trusted source of premium global content.
Vera's The King, The Prince & Their Secret Millions Nominated for 3 British Journalism Awards
Nominees brought important new information to light, had an impact, demonstrated skill and rigour, and both served the public interest and was interesting to the public.
Vera Production's program The King, The Prince & Their Secret Millions has been nominated for three British Journalism Awards:
- Business, Finance & Economics Journalism
- Scoop of the Year
- Investigation of the Year
Now in its 14th year, the British Journalism Awards celebrate outstanding reporting that serves the public interest — recognizing excellence across all forms of media and platforms.
The winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner on Thursday, 11 December.
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Nominees brought important new information to light, had an impact, demonstrated skill and rigour, and both served the public interest and was interesting to the public.
DLT Entertainment Expands Distribution of 80’s Sitcom Flashback with The CW and TCLtv+
DLT Entertainment has finalized new distribution agreements with The CW and TCLtv+, significantly expanding the reach of 80’s Sitcom Flashback.
DLT Entertainment has finalized new distribution agreements with The CW and TCLtv+, significantly expanding the reach of 80’s Sitcom Flashback — the first FAST channel dedicated exclusively to the beloved situation comedies of the 1980s.
Starting this Spring, 80’s Sitcom Flashback will be available to stream via The CW App and TCLtv+, bringing its lineup of zany, heartwarming, and nostalgia-packed sitcoms to an even broader audience.
Already a favorite among fans of retro television, the channel is also available on a growing list of streaming platforms, including Plex, Free Movies Plus, and Anoki, with more partnerships in the works.
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DLT Entertainment has finalized new distribution agreements with The CW and TCLtv+, significantly expanding the reach of 80’s Sitcom Flashback.
Channel 4 Broadcasts The King, The Prince, & Their Secret Millions
As Part of Dispatches Saturday November 2 at 8:10 PM
Produced by Vera Productions, A DLT Entertainment UK Ltd company.
For years, the royals kept details of some of their wealth secret. Generating tremndous buzz, the show reveals what they have kept under wraps - about who is paying them, and for what.
As Part of Dispatches Saturday November 2 at 8:10 PM
Donald Taffner, Jr. Appointed 2023 International Emmy Gala Chairman
Honor marks DLT Entertainment's 60th Anniversary.
Donald Taffner, Jr. has been appointed Chairman of this year's International Emmy Awards Gala where the leading television producers from around the world showcase their programming and compete to be recognized at the prestigious International Emmy® Awards with over one thousand international broadcasting, production and distribution executives convene to celebrate the best in global television.
Honor marks DLT Entertainment's 60th Anniversary.
Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit
Award winning comedian and well-known gaming and technology fan Dara O Briain (Mock the week, Robot Wars) hosts celebrating the world of video games.
Part comedy panel show, part physical game show and wholly competitive, each week Dara is joined by guest stars who battle it out – very vocally and passionately!
Award winning comedian and well-known gaming and technology fan Dara O Briain (Mock the week, Robot Wars) hosts celebrating the world of video games.