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Banijay

London, GB · 591 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Banijay Entertainment is a global media and entertainment company that produces non-scripted and scripted television content, streaming shows, and live events across 25 territories, generating approximately 19,000 hours of content annually. The company operates as Europe's largest studio, creating and distributing hit formats like MasterChef, Big Brother, and Peaky Blinders for broadcast and streaming platforms worldwide.

Founders & leadership

MBMarco Bassetti
Marco BassettiChief Executive OfficerInvestor at Prader
JTJane Turton
Jane TurtonDeputy Chief Executive Officer

Board

JZJeff Zucker
Jeff ZuckerChairman of the BoardCEO, RedBird IMI and Operating Partner at RedBird Capital Partners

Investors · 2

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
BANIJAY UK LIMITED
Company number
04126826
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 Dec 2000
Registered office
Shepherds Building Central, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE
Nature of business (SIC)
70100 — Activities of head offices
Previous names
ZODIAK MEDIA UK LIMITED (2010–2016)RDF MEDIA GROUP LIMITED (2009–2010)RDF MEDIA GROUP PLC (2005–2009)RDF MEDIA (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (2001–2005)BYTECORP LIMITED (2000–2001)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 18 Dec 2025 · next due 1 Jan 2027

Current officers · 3

  • Patrick Jonathan Holland — director, appointed 1 Jun 2022
  • Jacqueline Frances Moreton — director, appointed 1 Jun 2022
  • Saravjit Kaur Nijjer — director, appointed 1 Nov 2023

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 7 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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What does Banijay do?
Banijay Entertainment is a global media and entertainment company that produces non-scripted and scripted television content, streaming shows, and live events across 25 territories, generating approximately 19,000 hours of content annually. The company operates as Europe's largest studio, creating and distributing hit formats like MasterChef, Big Brother, and Peaky Blinders for broadcast and streaming platforms worldwide.
Who are Banijay's investors?
Banijay's investors include Prader, RedBird Capital Partners.
Where is Banijay headquartered?
Banijay is headquartered in London, GB.