BBC Studios Acquires Mothership TV

BBC Studios Productions has taken full ownership of Mothership TV, the unscripted indie founded by Kelly Webb-Lamb, former deputy director of programs at Channel 4.

Mothership will be part of BBC Studios newly announced unscripted productions segment, led by Kate Ward. This is the second time BBC Studios has taken full ownership of an unscripted indie, following its increased investment in Voltage TV in 2022.

Webb-Lamb launched Mothership TV in 2022 to make unscripted formats of scale. It is currently producing Secret Genius for Channel 4. Other credits include Around the World in 80 Weighs and Sandi’s Great British Woodland Restoration. BBC Studios will have first-look global distribution and format rights to Mothership’s output.

Webb-Lamb, founder and CEO of Mothership, said, “What matters most to me is being able to make great telly with great people, and I’ve really enjoyed and valued Mothership’s relationship with BBC Studios over the past three years. I’m looking forward to deepening this relationship going forward.”

Ward added, “As demand for unscripted formats continues to grow both in the U.K. and around the world, we are thrilled to be strengthening our successful partnership with Kelly and Mothership and look forward to a very exciting future.”