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| Company type | Subsidiary | 
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production | 
| Founded | 1979 | 
| Founder | Beryl Vertue | 
| Key people | Sue Vertue (CEO) Debbie Vertue (director of operations) Dan Cheesbrough (managing director) Steven Moffat (creative director) | 
| Products | Television programs | 
| Parent | ITV Studios (2024–present) | 
| Website | Official website   | 
Hartswood Films is a British television production company founded by Beryl Vertue in 1979. [1] They have also produced dramas such as Jekyll , as well as documentaries, and the 1990s ITV/BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly .
In 2009, Hartswood opened a production office in Cardiff, which works alongside BBC Cymru Wales' "drama village" in Cardiff Bay. The company's first Cardiff-based production is Sherlock , co-created by Steven Moffat. [2]
In July 2024, ITV Studios acquired a majority stake in Hartswood Films. [3]