Mothership TV

Mothership TV is an unscripted television production company focused on creating global formats with scale. The company was founded in 2022 by Kelly Webb-Lamb, the former Deputy Director of Programmes at Channel 4. Webb-Lamb launched the company with a senior team that includes Gudren Claire as Director of Production, Avril Spary as Development Executive, and Katy Goddard as Production Executive. The core team possesses extensive experience in producing, commissioning, and selling prominent unscripted television shows.

The business develops and produces a range of unscripted content, from documentaries and factual entertainment to comedy. Its business model revolves around creating and selling these formats to major broadcasters and platforms both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Notable productions include "Secret Genius," "Around The World In 80 Weighs," and "Sandi's Great British Woodland Restoration," all for Channel 4.

In August 2022, shortly after its launch, BBC Studios acquired a 25% minority stake in Mothership, which included a first-look deal for global distribution and format rights. By May 2025, BBC Studios Productions had taken full ownership of the company. Following the acquisition, Mothership became part of BBC Studios' Unscripted Productions division, led by Kate Ward, with Kelly Webb-Lamb continuing as CEO of Mothership.

Keywords: unscripted production, television formats, factual entertainment, global distribution, broadcast television, documentary production, TV commissioning, format rights, Kelly Webb-Lamb, Channel 4, BBC Studios, Secret Genius, Around The World In 80 Weighs, UK television, international broadcasters, production company, media production