Ricochet TV Production

Ricochet is a UK television production company specialising in unscripted factual entertainment, observational documentaries, features and daytime programming. Founded in 1995, it develops character-led formats and returnable series for British broadcasters, streaming platforms and international distribution.

The company’s work combines factual storytelling with formats focused on craftsmanship, heritage, restoration, property, food, consumer issues and real-life personal journeys. Its production capabilities span concept development, pitching and format packaging; field production and logistics; casting and research; post-production supervision and delivery; co-productions; and format licensing.

Programming

Ricochet is the creator and producer of The Repair Shop, the restoration format that received a British Academy Television Award in 2023. Its slate also includes The Repair Shop: On The Road, The Repair Shop Beyond The Barn, The Bidding Room, Sun, Sea & Selling Houses, Food Unwrapped, Guz Khan's Custom Cars, World's Most Dangerous Roads, Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild, The Woodland Workshop, The Toy Hospital and Jay's Yorkshire Workshop.

Earlier international format successes include Supernanny and It's Me or the Dog. The company continues to make returning unscripted programming for outlets including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Discovery and UKTV.

Company background

Ricochet was incorporated in 2000 as Ricochet South Limited and adopted the name Ricochet Limited in 2005. It was acquired by Shed Media in 2005; Shed Media subsequently became part of Warner Bros. Television Studios UK in 2010. Ricochet remains an active production company within the Warner Bros. Discovery corporate group.

Its production approach includes nationwide casting and contributor care alongside specialist factual development, with an emphasis on emotionally authentic, contributor-led stories. The company works across established daytime formats, factual entertainment and observational programming while maintaining a regional production presence in the UK.