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The ´óÏó´«Ã½ has named the 25 successful companies that have gained a place on its XM25 independents' network initiative for companies based outside London.

Now in its third year, XM25 is part of the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Network Supply strategy to help sustain a strong and vibrant production sector across the UK.

The scheme provides an opportunity for independent production companies to gain in-depth access to and knowledge of the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Knowledge, Entertainment and Daytime commissioning departments to help foster successful working relationships and develop network programme ideas.

The chosen producers will take part in a series of intensive sessions and networking events over the coming year with ´óÏó´«Ã½ commissioners and executives from other ´óÏó´«Ã½ departments including scheduling, marketing and audience planning.

The first session will be held in London in September, with others held over the following nine months.

´óÏó´«Ã½ Independents Executive Krishan Arora said of this year's scheme: "We had a good field of applicants this year and I am delighted with such a strong and diverse final line-up.

"We were looking for dynamic companies with the creative drive and capacity to produce network shows for the ´óÏó´«Ã½. Having companies from around the UK engaging with our commissioners will also allow the ´óÏó´«Ã½ to connect with a wide range of talent and ideas. I'm really looking forward to building on those relationships and helping to facilitate the development of a raft of great programmes for us."

The selected companies are:

• Hopscotch – Glasgow
• Keo North – Glasgow
• Matchlight – Glasgow
• Raise the Roof – Glasgow

• Chwarel – Cricieth
• Presentable – Cardiff
• Telesgop – Swansea
• Yellow Duck – Cardiff

• 360 Production – Derry
• Besom – Derry
• Green Inc – Belfast
• Tyrone – Belfast

• Channel K – Manchester
• Daisybeck – Leeds
• Denham – Plymouth
• Iambic – Bristol
• Fizz Films – Birmingham
• Lion Eyes – Manchester
• Northern Upstart – Newcastle
• Pier Productions – Brighton
• Platform – Manchester
• Redbird – Winchester
• Touch – Bath
• True North – Leeds
• TwoFour – Plymouth

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