DLT Entertainment has acquired Juniper Productions, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio in the factual programming space. Today’s announcement further enhances DLT’s position as a leading independent television production and distribution company.
Juniper Productions, renowned for its high-quality political programming, was founded by Samir Shah, who recently stepped down from the company to take up the prestigious role of BBC Chair. Shah’s leadership at Juniper Productions led to a robust slate of award-winning content, making it a key player in the British television landscape. The acquisition by DLT Entertainment follows Shah’s departure and represents a new chapter for the company as it continues to thrive under new ownership.
Current productions by Juniper include Politics London and Politics South East for the BBC, both of which are flagship political programmes offering in-depth analysis and coverage of regional political issues as well as The Political Slot for Channel 4.
In a time when politics has taken centre-stage for UK audiences, particularly following the recent election, these programmes have become essential viewing for those seeking to understand the complexities of local and regional governance. Both shows will continue to be produced under the Juniper banner with commissions taking them into 2025.
Donald Taffner Jr., President of DLT Entertainment:
“We are thrilled to welcome Juniper Productions into the DLT Entertainment family. Samir has built an exceptional company with a remarkable reputation for delivering high-quality content. We have a wonderful benchmark in which to build on this legacy and continue producing outstanding programming that reflects the strengths and values of both DLT and Juniper. We look forward to continuing production of Politics London and Politics South East next year with the same production team making for a seamless transition.”
DLT Entertainment, a veteran in the television industry with a history spanning over six decades, is known for its diverse range of productions, including comedy, drama, and factual programming.
Other companies within the DLT Entertainment Group include the production company Vera Productions and Mark Watson’s Impatient Productions. Juniper will continue to operate from its Lant Street offices in London, maintaining strong production capabilities and commitment to delivering high-quality content to its audiences.
Belkis and Samir Shah comment, “We are delighted that DLT have taken ownership of Juniper. Donald has a terrific vision for the future of Juniper. And we are sure Juniper will thrive and prosper under his guidance. DLT’s commitment to Juniper’s core values of impartiality, creativity and accountability was important to us and we have no doubt that Juniper will continue to deliver journalism of the highest order”
