Pozzitive Television is a production company formed by producers
Geoff Posner
Geoffrey Harold Posner (born 7 July 1949) is a British television producer and director. Posner has directed and produced some of Britain's most successful comedy shows since the early 1980s.
Career
Starting off as a director on the satirical sho ...
and
David Tyler in 1992. Pozzitive have won awards including six
BAFTAs, two
Golden Roses at
Montreux
Montreux (, , ; frp, Montrolx) is a Swiss municipality and town on the shoreline of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. It belongs to the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, and has a population of approxima ...
, multiple British Comedy & RTS awards, seven
Sony Award
The Radio Academy Awards, started in 1983, were the most prestigious awards in the British radio industry. For most of their existence, they were run by ZAFER Associates, but in latter years were brought under the control of The Radio Academy ...
s and two International Emmys.
About
Pozzitive Television was founded by Geoff Posner & David Tyler. Since then, Pozzitive has worked with major comic talent in the UK, including
Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood (19 May 1953 – 20 April 2016) was an English comedian, actress, lyricist, singer, composer, pianist, screenwriter, producer and director.
Wood wrote and starred in dozens of sketches, plays, musicals, films and sitcoms over se ...
,
Steve Coogan, and
Armando Iannucci
Armando Giovanni Iannucci (; born 28 November 1963) is a Scottish satirist, writer, director, producer, performer, and panellist. Born in Glasgow to Italian parents, Iannucci studied at the University of Glasgow followed by the University of ...
.
Pozzitive has earned a reputation as one of the leading indie production companies in the UK - from producing the very first independent comedy ever to air on Radio 4,
Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation
''Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation'' was a BBC Radio 4 series of comedy lectures hosted by Jeremy Hardy, first broadcast in September 1993. The tenth and final series aired in 2014.
The lectures were on topics like "How to have a baby", "How to ...
, to the recent success of
Cabin Pressure
Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and crew flying at high altitudes. For aircraft, this air is ...
, which became the first radio sitcom to be named 'Comedy of the Year' in 2014.
Recent productions
Radio
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The 3rd Degree'', series 1–10, 2010–2020.
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Agendum'', series 1–2, 2017-2019
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British Troll Farm
''British Troll Farm'' is a radio sitcom written and created by Jack Bernhardt and directed and produced by David Tyler. It is set in a secret British military unit just off the A23, dedicated to fighting the social media cyberwar. Badly.
Th ...
'', pilot, 2019
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Giles Wemmbley-Hogg Goes Off... Article 50''
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The Hauntening'', series 1–3, 2017-2020
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Jack & Millie
''Jack & Millie'' is a radio sitcom written and created by Jeremy Front and directed and produced by David Tyler. It is centred around Jack and Millie, an older couple who are fully engaged with contemporary life while being at war with the absu ...
'', series 1–2, 2017-2020
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Kevin Eldon Will See You Now
''Kevin Eldon Will See You Now'' is a British comedy show broadcast on BBC Radio 4, currently in its fourth series. It is made by Pozzitive Television, and all 4 series have been produced and directed by David Tyler. It is written by and stars t ...
'', series 1–4, 2012–2019.
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Little Brexit'', 2019
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Shush!'', series 1–2, 2015-2017
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Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!'', series 1–4, 2014-2020
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When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation''
Previous productions
Radio
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The Cabaret Upstairs'', 1985.
*''The Big Fun Show,'' 1987.
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Dial M For Pizza'', series 1 and 2, 1987–1988.
*''Hey Rrradio'', pilot, 1988.
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Live on Arrival'', pilot, 1988.
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Radio Active'', series 6 and 7, 1986–1987.
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The Woody Allen Reader
''The Woody Allen Reader'' was a radio series adapting some of the written works of Woody Allen, broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between June and July, 1988. There were six episodes, ranging from the fully formed playlet 'Death Knocks', to some adaptatio ...
'', 1988.
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At Home with the Hardys'' (also known as Unnatural Acts), 1987–1990.
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Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation
''Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation'' was a BBC Radio 4 series of comedy lectures hosted by Jeremy Hardy, first broadcast in September 1993. The tenth and final series aired in 2014.
The lectures were on topics like "How to have a baby", "How to ...
'', series 1–10, 1993–2014.
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Crown Jewels'', series 1 & 2, 1995.
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King Stupid'', 1998.
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The Very World of Milton Jones'', series 1–3, 1998–2001.
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The 99p Challenge'', series 2–5, 2000–2004.
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Giles Wemmbley-Hogg Goes Off'', series 1–5, 2002-2019
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The House of Milton Jones'', 2003.
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Another Case of Milton Jones
''Another Case of Milton Jones'' is the third distinct comedy programme starring Milton Jones to be broadcast by BBC Radio 4 (the others being '' The Very World of Milton Jones'' and '' The House of Milton Jones''). The programme ran for five ...
'', series 1–5, 2005–2011.
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Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive
''Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive'' is a British radio comedy programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2005 with a second series in 2006, a third in 2007 and a fourth in 2008. Series 2, 3 and 4 of the show were broadcast in the p ...
'', series 1–4, 2005–2008.
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Deep Trouble'', series 1 & 2, 2005–2007.
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The Castle'', series 1–4, 2007–2012.
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Cabin Pressure
Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and crew flying at high altitudes. For aircraft, this air is ...
'', series 1–4, 2008–2013.
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The Genuine Particle'', 2008.
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Bigipedia
''Bigipedia'' (stylised as "βIgiPεðiA") is a comedy sketch show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 that first aired between 23 July and 13 August 2009. A second series of four episodes began on 12 July 2011. The show's storyline revolves around "Bigip ...
'', series 1 & 2, 2009–2011.
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Jo Caulfield Won't Shut Up'', 2009.
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My First Planet
''My First Planet'' is a British radio sitcom written by Phil Whelans. Set on a newly founded space colony, second-in-command Brian Palmer ( Nicholas Lyndhurst) finds himself unexpectedly in charge when their intended leader dies and must work ...
'', series 1–2, 2012–2014.
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Strap In - It's Clever Peter!'', series 1, 2012.
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The Lentil Sorters'' - series 1, 2015
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The Brig Society'', series 1–4, 2013-2016
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John Finnemore's Double Acts'', series 1–2, 2015 - 2017
Television
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John Sessions's Tall Tales'', 1991
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The Doug Anthony All Stars'', 1992
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Introducing Tony Ferrino - Who? And Why? - A Quest'', 1993
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The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon'', 1993.
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The Imaginatively Titled Punt & Dennis Show'', 1994.
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Pauline Calf's Wedding Video'' - "Three Fights, Two Weddings & A Funeral", 1994.
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The Marriage of Figaro'', 1994
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Paul Calf's Video Diary'', 1994.
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Coogan's Run
''Coogan's Run'' is a 1995 UK TV series featuring Steve Coogan as a series of odd characters living in the fictional town of Ottle. It was written by various people including Coogan, Patrick Marber, David Tyler, Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, ...
'', 1995.
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The Big Snog'', 1995
*''Lights, Camera, Magic'', 1995
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Cows
Cattle (''Bos taurus'') are large, domesticated, cloven-hooved, herbivores. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus ''Bos''. Adult females are referred to as cows and adult mal ...
'', 1997.
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Harry Enfield and Christmas Chums'', 1997
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Dinnerladies'', series 1 & 2, 1998–2000.
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Stephen Fry's 'Live From The Lighthouse''', 1998.
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TLC
TLC may refer to:
Arts and entertainment Television
* ''TLC'' (TV series), a 2002 British situational comedy television series that aired on BBC2
* TLC (TV network), formerly the Learning Channel, an American cable TV network
** TLC (Asia), an A ...
'', 2001.
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Gash'', 2003.
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The Strategic Humour Initiative'', 2003.
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The Comic Side of 7 Days
''The Comic Side of 7 Days'' is a British television programme shown from 2005 on BBC Three. It is a topical comedy programme which shows the satirical side of the past 7 days of news. It was broadcast weekly on a Friday, with several repeats duri ...
'', series 1 & 2, 2004–5.
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Little Miss Jocelyn'', 2006
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Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off... To Glastonbury'', 2007.
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Music Hall Meltdown'', 2007.
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Saturday Live Again!'', 2007.
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One Night Only'', 2008.
Notable awards
'' The 3rd Degree''
*Rose D'or Radio Game Show - Winner (2015)
'' The 99p Challenge''
*Sony Award Silver - Winner (2004)
'' Agendum''
*BBC Audio Drama Awards, Best Scripted Comedy - Nominee (2018)
''
Another Case of Milton Jones
''Another Case of Milton Jones'' is the third distinct comedy programme starring Milton Jones to be broadcast by BBC Radio 4 (the others being '' The Very World of Milton Jones'' and '' The House of Milton Jones''). The programme ran for five ...
''
*Chortle Awards, Best Use of Stand Up on TV or Radio - Nominee (2009)
*British Comedy Awards, Best British Radio Sitcom - Winner (2010)
*British Comedy Awards, Best British Radio Sitcom - Nominee (2011)
*Sony Award Silver - Winner (2011)
*Writers Guild Award - Nominee (2012)
''
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive
''Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive'' is a British radio comedy programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2005 with a second series in 2006, a third in 2007 and a fourth in 2008. Series 2, 3 and 4 of the show were broadcast in the p ...
''
*Sony Award Bronze - Winner (2006)
'' The Brig Society''
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Finalist (2014)
*Writers' Guild Award - Winner (2014)
*BBC Audio Drama Awards - Best Scripted Comedy (Live Audience) - Nominee (2015)
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Silver Award Winner (2015)
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Finalist (2016)
*BBC Audio Drama Awards - Best Scripted Comedy - Nominee (2017)
''
Cabin Pressure
Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and crew flying at high altitudes. For aircraft, this air is ...
''
*Writers' Guild Award - Nominee (2009)
*Writer's Guild Award - Nominee (2010)
*Writer's Guild Award - Winner (2011)
*BBC Audio Drama Award - Best Scripted Comedy Drama - Nominee (2011)
*British Comedy Awards - Best British Radio Sitcom - Winner (2011)
*Broadcasting Press Guild Awards - Best Radio Show - Nominee (2012)
*British Comedy Awards - Best British Radio Sitcom - Winner (2013)
*BBC Audio Drama Award - Best Scripted Comedy Drama - Nominee (2014)
*BBC Audio Drama Award - Best Scripted Comedy (Studio Audience) - Nominee (2014)
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Bronze Award Winner (2014)
*British Comedy Awards - Best British Radio Sitcom - Winner (2014)
*British Comedy Awards - Comedy Of The Year - Winner (2014)
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Gold Award Winner (2015)
*BBC Audio Drama Award - Best Scripted Comedy Drama - Nominee (2015)
*BBC Audio Drama Award - Best Actor in an Audio Drama - Roger Allam - Nominee (2015)
'' Crown Jewels''
*Sony Award Bronze - Winner (1996)
''Giles Wemmbley Hogg Geht Zum FussballWeltmeisterschaft Weg''
*Sony Award Silver - Winner (2006)
'' Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off'' "Article 50"
*BBC Audio Drama Awards - Best Scripted Comedy - Nominee (2020)
'' The Hauntening''
*Writers Guild Awards - Best Radio Comedy - Nominee (2020)
''Jeremy Hardy Feels It''
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Finalist (2018)
''
Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation
''Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation'' was a BBC Radio 4 series of comedy lectures hosted by Jeremy Hardy, first broadcast in September 1993. The tenth and final series aired in 2014.
The lectures were on topics like "How to have a baby", "How to ...
''
*Sony Award Bronze - Winner (1995)
*Writers' Guild Award - Nominee (1995)
*Sony Award - Nominee (2004)
*Rose D'Or Radio Comedy Award - Nominee (2014)
'' John Finnemore's Double Acts''
*BBC Audio Drama Award - Best Scripted Comedy Drama - Nominee (2015)
*British Comedy Awards - Best British Radio Sitcom - Winner (2015)
*Writers Guild Award - Winner (2016)
*ARIAS Best Fictional Storytelling - Nominee (2017)
*Writers' Guild Award - Nominee (2017)
*BBC Audio Drama Award - Best Scripted Comedy - Nominee (2017)
*BBC Audio Drama Award - Best Actress - Nominee, Julia McKenzie (2017)
*Tinniswood Award for Best Audio Drama Script - Special Commendation (2018)
''
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now
''Kevin Eldon Will See You Now'' is a British comedy show broadcast on BBC Radio 4, currently in its fourth series. It is made by Pozzitive Television, and all 4 series have been produced and directed by David Tyler. It is written by and stars t ...
''
*Rose D'Or Radio Comedy - Nominee (2015)
*Writers' Guild Award - Nominee (2017)
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Finalist (2018)
*BBC Audio Drama Awards - Best Scripted Comedy - Finalist (2020)
Radio Production Awards
*Best Entertainment Producer - David Tyler - Nominee (2010)
*Best Entertainment Producer - David Tyler - Nominee (2011)
*Best Entertainment Producer - David Tyler - Winner (2013)
*Best Comedy/Entertainment Producer - David Tyler Nominee (2014)
*Best Comedy/Entertainment Producer - David Tyler - Winner (2015)
*Special GOLD Award - David Tyler - Winner (2015)
*Best Comedy Producer - David Tyler Winner (Bronze, 2017)
*Gethin Thomas Award for Best Comedy Producer - David Tyler - Nominee (2018)
'' Shush!''
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Bronze Award Winner (2016)
'' Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!''
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Finalist (2014)
*New York International Radio Programme Awards - Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy programme - Silver Award Winner (2016)
*BBC Audio Drama Awards - Best Scripted Comedy (Sketch Show) - Nominee (2018)
'' The Very World of Milton Jones''
*British Comedy Award - Best Radio Comedy - Nominee (1998)
*Sony Award Bronze - Winner (2008)
References
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External links
Official sitePozzitive Television at IMDB
Mass media companies established in 1992
Television production companies of the United Kingdom