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LONDON, UK (March 1, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) today announced the expansion of its international production business by taking a majority stake in Silver River Productions, an independent UK production company that develops content across a wide range of genres such as factual, features, arts, documentaries, entertainment, comedy and drama.

Current Silver River slate of primetime programmes include The Town That Never Retired (BBC1), Antiques Uncovered (BBC2), Off By Heart Shakespeare (BBC2), Sergeant On Spike (ITV1), Hidden Talent (Channel 4), Elizabeth Taylor - The Queen of Diamonds (Channel 4) and Restoration Women (BBC4).

Additionally, SPT's distribution arm will now represent Silver River programmes and formats internationally. At MIP TV in Cannes next month, SPT will launch Silver River programmes and formats such as Elizabeth Taylor - The Queen of Diamonds and Say No to the Knife.

Announcing the deal, SPT's President International Production, Andrea Wong, said, "I've known and admired Daisy for several years and I'm so happy to now have the chance to work closely with her and with her team. Their proven ambition and achievements are the perfect fit for our production network, where creativity and talent are the essential drivers in everything we do. I'm thrilled to welcome Silver River to our international team."

Daisy Goodwin, president of Silver River Productions, added, "Sony has a really alluring mix of great shows and real ambition. I know that working with Andrea and her team we will be bringing Silver River's distinctive blend of originality and entertainment to the widest possible audience, and I am looking forward to bringing their best properties to the UK market."

Daisy Goodwin will continue to lead Silver River Productions as president from its existing London office, and now reports to Andrea Wong.

Founded by Goodwin in 2005, Silver River Productions' previous productions include Pulling, Supersizers, Grow Your Own Drugs, Inside Gatwick, Kevin McCloud's Grand Tour, Off By Heart. Silver River has received numerous awards including an RTS Award, a Children's BAFTA, a South Bank Show award and a British Comedy Award.

Silver River Productions is SPT's third UK production venture, joining Gogglebox Entertainment and Victory Television. SPT's international production business spans the globe, operating wholly owned and joint venture production companies in Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East and the US. SPT's other UK interests include a portfolio of seven television channels, an advertising sales joint venture (Dolphin TV) and distribution deals with UK broadcasters and video on demand platforms.

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For further information, contact:

Mark Macdonald,
Executive Director, SPT Communications
Mark_macdonald@spe.sony.com
+44 20 7533 1363

Kerry Parker
Premier PR
kerry.parker@premierpr.com
+44 20 7292 8346