ITVStudios has bought storied British drama labelHartswood Films.
The company described Hartswood as the longest established scripted producer in the UK.
Hartwood was founded in 1979 by Beryl Vertue and is based in London and Cardiff.
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It was previously majority-owned by her two daughters: Debbie and Sue.
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ITV Studios will handle international distribution of Hartswoods shows.
They have a hard won reputation for being brilliant producers of quality, ambitious and highly successful scripted television.
Im delighted to welcome them to ITV Studios.
