Most of the UK's big independent producers are owned by US studios. But alongside the behemoths, Britain is home to dozens of smaller, thriving producers such as Leeds-based factual specialist True North.
These companies can provide opportunities to those planning to work in TV. True North's Creative Director, Andrew Sheldon, explained how he was motivated to form the company following a career in newspapers and in the acclaimed documentaries department at the former ITV company, Yorkshire Television.