BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
Bentley Productions Limited is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 01823410. Incorporated on 11 June 1984, the company was originally registered as Smith & Jones (Production Services) Limited before adopting its current name on 5 March 1993. Its registered office is at Berkshire House, 168-173 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7AA, and Companies House records its status as Active as of September 2026.
The company’s principal business activity, classified under UK Standard Industrial Classification code 59113, is television programme production. Bentley Productions Limited is publicly known as the production company behind the long-running ITV drama series Midsomer Murders, which has aired since 1997; Companies House filings show the company has incorporated a series of dedicated production subsidiaries for recent series of the programme, consistent with this activity.
No stock-exchange listing was identified for Bentley Productions Limited. As a private limited company it is not required to publish consolidated financial statements, and no verified company-level revenue or employee figures were located from official sources at the time of writing (September 2026).
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of Bentley Productions Limited
Companies House filings show Bentley Productions Limited has a single disclosed shareholder, DLG Acquisitions Limited (company number 09023753), holding 625 Ordinary A shares and 625 Ordinary B shares of GBP 1.00 each, representing 100% of issued share capital as verified on 21 September 2026. DLG Acquisitions Limited is also registered as the company’s person with significant control (PSC), holding ownership of shares and voting rights of 75% or more together with the right to appoint or remove directors, notified to Companies House on 6 April 2016. No other shareholders are disclosed.
Ultimate beneficial ownership
No natural-person ultimate beneficial owner is disclosed on Bentley Productions Limited’s own PSC register; its sole registered PSC is a corporate entity, DLG Acquisitions Limited. Companies House filings for DLG Acquisitions Limited show that its own PSC, updated 9 July 2026, is Banijay Entertainment UK Limited (company number 17040112) — again a corporate entity rather than a natural person. No further natural-person beneficial owner could be verified from available official filings, so no effective ownership percentage is calculated.
Data availability
Shareholder and PSC information for Bentley Productions Limited is Full, drawn directly from Companies House share-capital and PSC filings, with the latest confirmed data dated 21 September 2026 (shareholdings) and 6 April 2016 (PSC notification).
Sources
- Companies House — Bentley Productions Limited, persons with significant control: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01823410/persons-with-significant-control (retrieved 22 September 2026)
- Companies House — DLG Acquisitions Limited, persons with significant control: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09023753/persons-with-significant-control (retrieved 22 September 2026)
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLG ACQUISITIONS LIMITED | 50% | Companies House | |
| DLG ACQUISITIONS LIMITED | 50% | Companies House |
Officers
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Directors and officers of Bentley Productions Limited
Companies House currently lists three active officers of Bentley Productions Limited: two directors and one company secretary. Victoria Jane Turton has served as a director since 24 September 2010; Companies House records her nationality as British and her country of residence as England. All3Media Director Limited (company number 10189642), a UK-registered corporate entity, was appointed director on 23 May 2025. Andrew James McIntyre-Brown was appointed company secretary on the same date, 23 May 2025. This reflects the live Companies House officer register as of 22 September 2026; it differs from an older cached officer snapshot in Zavia’s records, which reflected historical appointments only (all resigned by 2011).
Recent officer changes
- All3Media Director Limited appointed director — 23 May 2025 (Companies House)
- Andrew James McIntyre-Brown appointed company secretary — 23 May 2025 (Companies House)
- Angela McMullen (director since November 2015) resigned — 23 May 2025 (Companies House)
Data availability
Officer information for Bentley Productions Limited is Full for the current register, with historical appointment records extending back to the 1990s. Nationality is disclosed for natural-person officers where reported by Companies House; nationality does not apply to All3Media Director Limited, a corporate officer.
Sources
- Companies House — Bentley Productions Limited, officers: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01823410/officers (retrieved 22 September 2026)
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Group Structure
Group structure of Bentley Productions Limited
Bentley Productions Limited is part of a verified corporate group. Its immediate parent, confirmed via its PSC filing, is DLG Acquisitions Limited (company number 09023753), an active UK private limited company registered at the same address, incorporated 2 May 2014. DLG Acquisitions Limited’s own PSC filing, updated 9 July 2026, names Banijay Entertainment UK Limited (company number 17040112, formerly Banijay Holding UK Limited, incorporated 18 February 2026) as its controlling entity — a change from DLG Acquisitions Limited’s previous PSCs, Liberty Global Holdings Limited and Discovery International UK Holdings Limited, both of which ceased 16 May 2024. Bentley Productions Limited itself holds significant control (75% or more of shares and voting rights) over three verified direct subsidiaries incorporated as production vehicles for successive series of the Midsomer Murders drama. All identified group entities are registered in England and Wales. Information is current as of Companies House filings retrieved 22 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLG Acquisitions Limited | GB | 09023753 | Immediate parent (PSC) | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 6 Apr 2016 |
| Banijay Entertainment UK Limited | GB | 17040112 | Ultimate parent (PSC of immediate parent) | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Midsomer Murders S25 Limited | GB | 15901873 | Direct subsidiary (PSC held by Bentley Productions) | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Midsomer Murders S26 Limited | GB | 16797952 | Direct subsidiary (PSC held by Bentley Productions) | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Midsomer Murders S27 Limited | GB | 17303899 | Direct subsidiary (PSC held by Bentley Productions) | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 26 Jun 2026 |
Recent structural changes
- Change of ultimate parent: DLG Acquisitions Limited’s PSC changed from Liberty Global Holdings Limited / Discovery International UK Holdings Limited to Banijay Entertainment UK Limited, effective 9 July 2026 (Companies House), reflecting a change of group ownership.
- New subsidiary: Midsomer Murders S27 Limited, PSC notified 26 June 2026 (Companies House).
- New subsidiary: Midsomer Murders S26 Limited, PSC notified 20 October 2025 (Companies House).
Data availability
Corporate-linkage information for Bentley Productions Limited is Full at the immediate levels verified (direct parent, direct subsidiaries) and Partial beyond Banijay Entertainment UK Limited, since no further natural-person or holding company beyond the UK PSC filings could be independently verified from official sources.
Sources
- Companies House — Bentley Productions Limited, PSC: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01823410/persons-with-significant-control
- Companies House — DLG Acquisitions Limited, PSC: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09023753/persons-with-significant-control
- Companies House — Banijay Entertainment UK Limited: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/17040112
- Companies House — Midsomer Murders S25/S26/S27 Limited PSC pages (company numbers 15901873, 16797952, 17303899)
BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED do?
Television programme production (SIC 59113); producer of the ITV drama series Midsomer Murders.
Who owns BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED?
Sole shareholder DLG Acquisitions Limited holds 100% of issued share capital (verified 21 Sep 2026).
Who is BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
No natural-person UBO disclosed; controlling entity is Banijay Entertainment UK Limited via DLG Acquisitions Limited (updated 9 Jul 2026).
What is BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED's company registration number?
BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED's registration number is 01823410, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED still an active company?
BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED incorporated?
BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED was incorporated on 11 June 1984, according to Companies House.
What is BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED's registered address?
The registered address on file for BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED is LONDON, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED registered as?
BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED is registered as a Private limited company (Ltd.) in United Kingdom.
Who are the officers/directors of BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED?
3 active officers: directors Victoria Jane Turton and All3Media Director Limited; secretary Andrew James McIntyre-Brown.
Does BENTLEY PRODUCTIONS LIMITED have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Subsidiary of DLG Acquisitions Limited, ultimately controlled by Banijay Entertainment UK Limited; owns 3 Midsomer Murders production subsidiaries (S25-S27).
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This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 22 September 2026.