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Spin TV is a television production company based in Soho, London, England. It was set up in 2007 by Andy Holland, Ally Mitchell and Bob Workman. [1] The company has produced broadcast shows and pilots. [2] Its sister company is Spin Music. "Spin has produced TV shows and pilot transmissions through a variety of genres." [1]

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History

In 2008 Spin TV completed their production of their beginning music series for ITV2, Live at Indigo2. The series starred Paul Weller and The Fratellis. [3]

Programming

Spin Music

Spin Music provides music for advertising. Their first clients were Coca-Cola and The Sun. [1]

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