Sheffield broadcaster secures new Channel 4 deal as it prepares for action-packed summer

Televideo, which covers live sport and festivals, is filming the action again for clients such as the BBC, Channel 4, Sky Sports and BT Sport. It has also secured a further contract for Steph’s Packed Lunch, for which it provides the studio equipment and technical support.

It follows the return of the show – which is filmed in Leeds and hosted by presenter Steph McGovern – for a further 25-week run.

Meanwhile, the team are busy quoting for broadcasts from music festivals and other outdoor events, which it is hoped can start again in summer.

Established more than 40 years ago, Televideo employs 60 in the North and Scotland as well as hundreds of sub-contractors.

Paul Scivill, managing director, said: “The pandemic has been a major blow to the sports and live events industry, with classic events such as the Edinburgh Tattoo, The Northwest 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races – cancelled for two years running.

“However with summer approaching and the vaccine roll-out well underway, our schedule is getting busier and we are hopeful that festivals and other much-loved events will soon be on the agenda once again.”

The company has borrowed £100,000 from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, via Mercia Debt Finance.

Pete Sorsby of Mercia said: “Televideo is a highly respected outside broadcaster and, with stadia and other venues closed to the public, has been playing an important role in bringing live action to our screens.”

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