Private company

Talkback

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British television production company

Talkback Productions, commonly simplified to just Talkback (formerly known as Talkback-UK from 2003 to 2006), was a British television production company established in 1981 by comedy duo Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.2 It ceased to exist in 2025.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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Talkback Productions, commonly simplified to just Talkback (formerly known as Talkback-UK from 2003 to 2006), was a British television production company established in 1981 by comedy duo Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.2

The story

Founded by Mel Smith in 1981.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

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Timeline

  1. Jan 1, 2025Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1981Founded Founded1

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