A leading UK network of premium TV and film studio production facilities is expanding its London footprint.
VERSA Studios has acquired an additional 200,000 sq ft of space adjacent to its existing location in Ealing, West London.
This new facility will house ITV’s Big Brother, including the Celebrity edition, with the nightly Late & Live show to be filmed next door at VERSA’s original London studio.
The firm has fibre-linked the facilities so that its TV broadcast technology can be connected to all of its studios.
As part of phase one of the company’s London expansion, it says that the facility will play a central role in the company’s long-term growth plans.
This expansion brings VERSA’s total studio space across the UK to 600,000 sq ft, with additional space set to be added as part of its future plans.
The news follows the successful relaunch of its historic Manchester TV studios and its Leeds location for film production.
“Our borough has a long and proud history of film and tv production, and today it remains a hotbed of industry expertise. We have a thriving creative supply chain sector, and Ealing is home to nine times more creative manufacturing spaces than the London average,” said Councillor Peter Mason, Ealing Council Leader.
“We have highlighted the creative sector, including film, as a priority for future economic growth, and this significant expansion at VERSA Studios will support our ambition to create more good jobs for local people.”
Charlie Ingall, executive director, VERSA Studios, added: “VERSA’s expansion in London has been part of our ambitious growth strategy, and it further elevates our business as a first choice for large scale, high profile productions such as Big Brother.
“The significant investment we have made in this expansion gives us the ability to create long term homes for our clients, and in turn support the TV and Film community.”