FremantleMedia is one of the largest international creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world, with leading prime time drama, serial drama, entertainment and factual entertainment programming in over 40 territories, including the UK, the US, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Latin America and Asia.

We have production operations in over 22 countries worldwide, providing original local programming as well as local versions of our international TV brands. The production operation comprises some of the most recognised and creative labels from around the world including UFA, Blu, teamWorx, talkbackTHAMES, Grundy and Blue Circle. We also maintain a significant creative development network with teams in London, Berlin, Cologne, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, Los Angeles and Melbourne. Every year, our companies deliver over 10,000 hours of original programming to broadcasters around the world.

Our prime time drama, serial drama, entertainment and factual entertainment programmes are broadcast in 150 territories, including the US, the UK, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Latin America and Asia.

FremantleMedia is owned by the RTL Group, Europe's largest entertainment network. RTL is Europe’s largest television and radio broadcast company, with interests in 42 television and 32 radio stations in ten European countries. RTL Group is 90% owned by Bertelsmann AG, an integrated media and entertainment company that commands leading positions in the world's major media markets.

We are a global leader in content production and rights. In addition to our worldwide production operations, we have two other major divisions: Creative Networks, comprising our entertainment and drama departments as well as our newest addition FMX, and FremantleMedia Enterprises, handling distribution and licensing.

Our UK headquarters, located in the heart of London W1, offers studios for hire. For more details on this, please visit the Stephen Street Studios website.

Companies united by the Bertelsmann Group in the UK 

Five

TV guide, crime, drama, comedy, thrillers, movie premieres, news, five news, your news, weather, game shows, online TV, video on demand, five download, and factual entertainment. UK TV broadcasting company that operates three TV channels: Five, Five US, and Five Life. Best American drama including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI, CSI: Miami, CSI: New York, Prison Break, Grey's Anatomy, Shark, House, Dirt. Soaps: Home & Away. Sport: international cricket, UEFA Cup football, National Football League, National Basketball League.
http://www.five.tv 

Sony BMG Music Entertainment

New music, rock music, pop music, dance music, music news, alternative music, music video. A global leader in recorded music and entertainment with a roster of local artists and international superstars. UK record labels include Columbia Records, RCA Records, Epic Records, associated record labels include Deltasonic Records, 1965 Records, Brightside Recordings, Lavolta, Phonogenic, Syco Music.
http://www.sonybmg.co.uk  

Random House

Books, audiobooks, books for children and adults, bestsellers, book summaries, author biographies, video author interviews. Random House is a leading book publishing company whose top authors include Dan Brown, James Patterson, Irvine Welsh, John Grisham, Robert Harris, Thomas Harris, Sebastian Faulks, Louis De Bernieres, Bill Bryson, Lee Child, Danielle Steel, Terry Pratchett, Jacqueline Wilson and Philip Pullman.
http://www.rbooks.co.uk   

BCA

Book clubs, book discounts, children’s book club, children’s books, mystery and thriller books, fantasy and Sci-Fi books. Bestsellers of Stephen King, James Patterson, Daniel Steel, and Roald Dahl. 
http://www.booksdirect.co.uk 

arvato services

Business services including CRM, call centers, financial services, loyalty programs, collection services, logistics services and government services. The company provides vertically integrated solutions for clients across every industry in both public and private sectors. 
http://www.arvato.co.uk 

arvato mobile

arvato mobile provides an innovative range of digital entertainment content and interactive solutions. The company is a 360 degree manager along the whole digital value chain.

http://www.arvato-mobile.com 

Sonopress

Manufacturing of optical discs (HD DVD, Blue Ray, CD ROM, Xbox 360, DVD ROM, CD Audio, Super Audio CD), copy protection systems, assembly, Special Packaging, packaging, refurbishment and distribution. Supply chain services by a leading provider of digital content delivery solutions for music, film and video, publishing, games and computer software industries. Part of the arvato Group.
http://www.sonopress.co.uk  

Lycos Europe

Internet entertainment portal including daily news, celebrity gossip and horoscopes. Play free online games, watch funny videos, enter competitions and search for jobs. All this plus the latest information about films, music, cars, travel and money. Lycos offers many online services including online dating, shopping, Lycos IQ, forums, blogs and online chat, plus web hosting and email. 
http://www.lycos.co.uk  

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