Independently Family Run Since 1963
Independently Family Run Since 1963
Family-run since its founding in 1963, DLT Entertainment is a leader in television and video production. Known for pioneering new ways to produce and market content globally, DLT has evolved with the industry and expanded into live entertainment and talent representation.
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Production
Production
Three’s Company, Too Close for Comfort, My Family, The Benny Hill Show, Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit, As Time Goes By, Politics London, Politics Southeast, and The King, The Prince, and Their Secret Millions are just a few of the many shows produced by DLT Entertainment and its subsidiaries over the years.
Today, original development is based out of the London office, while development of existing formats continues from both New York and London.
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Distribution
Distribution
Since 1963, DLT Entertainment has built an impressive history of success — producing and distributing its own programs, and marketing content from other producers in the U.S., The U.K., and worldwide.
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Theater
Theatre
Starting with a minority share in 1986, DLT Entertainment now owns 100% of the Shaftesbury Theatre and is London's longest-tenured theatre owner. In addition to producing its own shows, DLT has also general managed third-party productions at the Shaftesbury and other leading venues.
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Talent Representation
Talent Representation
DLT Entertainment wholly or partially owns a number of leading UK talent agencies, fostering strong synergy between talent management, television production, audio production, and live performance. While these agencies are part of the DLT group, they operate independently, with the best interests of their clients always at the heart of every deal.
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Live Comedy
Live Comedy
DLT Entertainment has expanded further into live performance through key investments in live comedy promoters, strengthening the synergy between talent management and television production. As with its talent agencies, these companies operate independently, always prioritizing their clients' best interests.
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Audio Production
Audio Production
In 2020 DLT Entertainment entered the world of audio production with the release of its debut podcast, When No One’s Watching. This was followed in 2021 by Very Modern Quests, DLT’s first podcast for Audible. In 2024, DLT expanded into radio with the launch of Time of the Week on BBC Radio 4
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Founded in 1963, DLT Entertainment is a family-owned, independent production and distribution company with offices in New York and London. For over six decades, DLT has been a pioneering force in international television—championing co-productions, format licensing, and innovative distribution strategies that have become industry benchmarks.
Today, DLT’s reach goes well beyond the screen. The company owns London’s Shaftesbury Theatre, the largest independently owned venue in the West End, and holds investments in several of the UK’s top talent agencies and live comedy promoters. DLT has also expanded into podcasting and audio production, with acclaimed projects for platforms including Audible and BBC Radio 4.
DLT continues to evolve with the industry—bringing bold ideas to audiences worldwide and supporting the creative talent that drives entertainment forward.
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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 — 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 Has 65 Shows at The Edinburgh Fringe
DLT Entertainment, along with its affiliated companies — Blue Book Artist Management, Gag Reflex Productions, The Soho Agency, Milburn Browning Associates, and Impatient Productions — is proud to be producing or representing talent in 65 shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
This impressive slate reflects DLT’s deep commitment to comedy, theatre, and emerging talent across the UK and beyond.
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a list of all the DLT shows at The edinburgh Fringe.
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical Opens May 15 2025
40 years on, discover the story of Live Aid in a whole new way — in London’s West End at
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical at The Shaftsbury Theatre.
The show’s World Premiere production "blew the roof off the Old Vic" (Baz Bamigboye) in early 2024, where it became the theatre’s fastest-selling musical ever.
This exhilarating night out "rocks in all the right ways" (WhatsOnStage), with hit songs by Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and more of the iconic artists who made history at simultaneous charitable concerts in London and Philadelphia.
Time Of The Week Nominated for Best Comedy Arias Award
Ceremony takes place on Wednesday 14th May at Leicester Square's Odeon Luxe.The Radio Academy Arias are the UK's leading audio and radio awards celebrating outstanding shows and the creative teams behind them. This annual event recognises the thriving audio industry's global impact and importance to audiences, proudly showcasing the world-leading audio and talent coming from the UK today.
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about the Arias Awards and The Radio Academy.
Rosco McClelland Wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Scotland Award
The twice nominated Gag Reflex client presented the award at The Glasgow International Comedy Festival.A panel of judges selected the shortlist and Sir Billy chose winner.The other six nominees shortlisted were Craig Hill, Kim Blythe, Marjolein Robertson, Paul Black, Scott Agnew and Viv Gee.
On winning the award Rosco said 'Thank you so much - to join the list of people who have won, Janey and Susie, is incredible. To know that the Big Yin has seen me do my silly wee bits of stand up is insane, that’s the real prize in this. Just to hear him say my name, I can’t believe this, he’s the best to ever do it. Thank you to my family, everybody at Glasgow International Comedy Festival, and my agents. To everybody else who was nominated - they’re fantastic comedian and fantastic people. Cheers!'
Time Of The Week Wins Comedy.co.uk Award
Voted Best Radio Sketch ShowTime Of The Week parodies live women’s current affairs and talk shows and stars BAFTA award winning actress Sian Clifford and is Created by award-winning comedian and former BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour producer Lorna Rose Treen and Jonathan Oldfield.
The Comedy.co.uk Awards are an annual poll of tens of thousands of British comedy fans in which the best TV and radio comedy programmes of the last year are named.
Milburn Browning's Rich Peppiatt Wins BAFTA
Wins outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer at the Bafta film awards.
Kneecap, directed and co-writen Rich Peppiatt, is an Irish-language film depicting the rise of the Belfast rap trio Kneecap.
With his Irish hip-hop biopic on Belfast-based rap trio, Rich Peppiatt also made BAFTA history by tying the record for nominations for a debut filmmaker with six.
Donald Taffner Appointed To Live Comedy Association Advisory Panel
The Live Comedy Association represents and connects the live comedy industry across the United Kingdom. Its 1,600 members contribute over £1 billion to the UK economy.
The Advisory Panel provides guidance and insight to the Directors of the Live Comedy Association. Each member volunteers their time throughout the year to support both the Directors and the wider community of this Community Interest Company.
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about the Live Comedy Association and its Advisory Panel.
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Milburn Browning's David Mitchell's Ludwig Wins Broadcast Award
The new BBC comedy drama wins Best Comedy Programme at the Broadcast Awards 2025.
The trade magazine wrote: BBC1's comedy about a quiet, unassuming puzzle-enthusiast masquerading as his detective twin brother exploded onto screens in September to become the BBC's biggest scripted series launch since 2022, and the biggest comedy launch since 2018.
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the Broadcast announcement.
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New Comedy from Ria Lina Announced By BBC Radio 4
Ria Lina Gets Forensic to Air in 2025
BBC Radio 4 has commissioned DLT to produce a brand new comedy series from stand-up comedian and qualified forensic scientist Ria Lina. Titled , the show is set to broadcast in 2025.
In this investigative comedy, Ria takes a scalpel to the booming anti-ageing industry, exploring the extreme — and often bizarre — lengths people go to in pursuit of eternal youth. Using herself as a test subject, she’ll dig into the science behind the trends, trying to separate the facts from the fads and fictions.
Ria Lina is represented by Blue Book Artist Management, and the production reflects the powerful synergy between DLT Entertainment’s talent representation and production arms.
Stay tuned for broadcast details in the coming months.
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the BBC announcement.
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Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty: One of The Best Comedies Ever
From Angus Deayton's widower comedy,
Alone, to 1978's
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,
The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty joins the list of the top 27 funniest radio shows to have graced the airwaves.
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Time Of The Week, The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty, Derek Mitchell, and Rosco McClelland are Chortle Award Nominees
Best Radio Show
Two DLT productions were shortlisted:
- Time of the Week
- The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty
Best Compere
Gag Reflex’s own Rosco McClelland received a nomination, further solidifying his reputation as one of the UK’s most engaging live hosts.
Best Social Media
Derek Mitchell, from DLT’s sister company Impatient Productions, earned a nod for his standout work in comedy content and audience engagement.
These nominations reflect the creative strength and collaborative success of DLT Entertainment, its production companies, and the exceptional talent they represent.
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25 Years of The Boat Show Comedy Club
Promoted by Blue Book Artist Management, it's been an incredible 25 years! The Boat Show has hosted some of the biggest and best names in comedy – from Daniel Kitson to James Corden, Jeff Innocent to Eddie Izzard, and Stephen K Amos to Sarah Silverman. Micky Flanagan and Michael McIntyre both performed on the very first Saturday night.
This year's anniversary line-up featured a stellar cast: Neil Delamere, Terry Alderton, Finlay Christie, Eshaan Akbar, Dan Tiernan, Samiria Banks, Hal Cruttenden, Jeff Innocent, Gbemi Oladipo, and Josephine Lacy.
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BBC Audio Drama Awards Nominees
DLT Congratulates its 2024 BBC Audio Drama Awards Nominees:- Sian Clifford, Time Of The Week - Best Comedy Performance
- Colin McFarlane The Many Wrongs Of Lord Chrstian Brighty - Best Comedy Performance
- Christian Brighty The Many Wrongs Of Lord Chrstian Brighty - Best Debut Performance
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DLT Expands Sponsorship Of The Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Includes funding both Newcomer and Comedy AwardsDLT expands its sponsorship to both the DLT Entertainment Newcomer Award as well as The Donald and Eleanor Taffner Comedy Award in honor of DLT's founders.
Congratulations to The Don and Eleanor Taffner Best Comedy Award winner Amy Gledhill and The DLT Entertainment Newcomer Award Winner Joe Kent Walters!
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DLT Launches 80’S Sitcom Flashback FAST Channel
Curated to celebrate the zany, heartwarming and addictive situation comedies that dominated primetime TV in the iconic eighties, the channel utilizes DLT's library of classic sitcoms. It debuted on global streaming platform Plex and has rolled out across other streaming platforms including Free Movies Plus and Anoki.
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DLT Expands Into Wales With Paul Islwyn Thomas
Paul has worked across a diverse range of factual productions for UK and international broadcasters during his tenure at the BBC and within the UK independent sector.
This strategic move follows the recent acquisition of Juniper Productions and underscores DLT’s growing presence in the factual programming sector.
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Channel 4 broadcasts The King, The Prince, & Their Secret Millions
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.
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Next Stage of Shaftesbury's Master Plan Completed
The 1911 bar is the latest in a series of major works which have been undertaken at the Grade II listed building including a second private hospitality space, the Taffner Suite, a cutting-edge air-conditioning system to reduce energy costs, a lift which allows people with mobility issues, and the addition of thirteen spaces for wheelchairs in the Theatre’s auditorium.
DLT Acquires Juniper Productions
Juniper Productions, was founded by Samir Shah, who sold the company to DLT to take up the prestigious role of BBC Chair. Shah’s leadership at Juniper led to a robust slate of award-winning content. DLT's acquisition represents a new chapter for the company as it continues to thrive under new ownership.
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DLT Entertainment Supports BAFTA Scholarships
DLT Entertainment is pleased to support BAFTA Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe that are pursuing media studies at public institutions in the United States. Congratulations to Izabel Acevedo (DLT Entertainment Scholar) and Daisy Rosato (Taffner Family Charitable Trust Scholar).