Hat Trick Productions

Hat Trick Productions is one of the UK's most successful independent production companies. It was founded in 1986 by Rory McGrath, Denise O'Donohue and Jimmy Mulville with an aim of making hit new comedy programmes. They have produced a fair few sitcoms including Game On and the award winning Drop the Dead Donkey and Father Ted.

Contact Details

Website www.hattrick.co.uk
Email
Phone Number 020 7434 2451
Fax Number 020 7287 9791
Postal Address 10 Livonia Street, London, W1F 8AF
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Hat Trick Productions - Current Productions

Before They Were Famous

Radio ComedyBefore They Were Famous

Spoof Radio 4 documentary which sheds light on the often surprising jobs done by the world's best known writers.

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Eggbox

TV ComedyEggbox

BBC Three comedy drama pilot about life on a teenage cancer ward.

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Episodes

TV ComedyEpisodes

Anglo-American sitcom about a British couple who try to recreate their UK comedy hit for American audiences with disastrous results.

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Have I Got News For You

TV ComedyHave I Got News For You

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

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Help Me I'm Human

TV ComedyHelp Me I'm Human

New Sky1 show described as 'a smart and candid comedy chat show dedicated to helping us navigate our way through modern life'. Hosted by Jo Brand.

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The Kumars At No. 42B

TV ComedyKumars At No. 42B, The

The Kumars are back, but the recession has hit and this time things are a little bit different.

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Outnumbered

TV ComedyOutnumbered

A semi-improvised sitcom based around a young family in London, starring Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner.

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The Revolution Will Be Televised

TV ComedyRevolution Will Be Televised, The

Heydon Prowse and Jolyon Rubinstein take on celebrities, bankers, politicians and others in a new prank series.

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Some Girls

TV ComedySome Girls

Comedy series about a group of 16-year-old girls who play on the same school football team and live on the same inner city estate.

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Stage Door Johnnies

TV ComedyStage Door Johnnies

One-off comedy drama about five excitable theatre fans who will stop at nothing to let their idols know how they truly feel.

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Us And Them

TV ComedyUs And Them

Gold's first studio sitcom commission. A comedy about a couple with an age gap of more than 20 years between them.

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Hat Trick Productions - Previous Productions

The following list may not be complete. We are still recording data for some older comedies.

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Birds Of A Feather is back

Birds Of A Feather is back

ITV is reportedly reviving Birds Of A Feather, the BBC's hit 1990s sitcom. It's ordered 8 new episodes. Read

Video: Absolutely reunite

Video: Absolutely reunite

Stoneybridge! Here's footage of the team behind hit 1990s sketch show Absolutely performing Radio 4. Watch

John Lloyd podcast

John Lloyd podcast

In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard Herring interviews producer and writer John Lloyd. Details

Rebecca Front interview

Rebecca Front interview

Rebecca Front talks about being part of Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy, and her other comedy work too. Read

Eddie Izzard podcast

Eddie Izzard podcast

A great podcast interview with Eddie Izzard. The stand-up star talks about his street performing years. Listen

Ronna & Beverly love Britain

Ronna & Beverly love Britain

Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo, who play chat show hosts Ronna & Beverly, tell us why they love Britain... Read

Alan Partridge - Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge - Alpha Papa

The trailer for the brand new Alan Partridge movie is here. Check it out. Time to get excited? Watch

Smack the Pony to return?

Smack the Pony to return?

The Smack The Pony sketch show stars are to pitch the idea of it returning 10 years after it last aired. Read

Plebs gets 2nd series

Plebs gets 2nd series

ITV2 has ordered another series of Plebs, the sitcom series about three young men in Ancient Rome. Read

The Future of BCG

The Future of BCG

If you're a fan of this website, you might be interested to read what we've got coming up next... Read

Chris Addison sitcom

Chris Addison sitcom

More details on Trying Again, the Sky Living series written by Chris Addison and Simon Blackwell. Read

Blandings Series 2

Blandings Series 2

The BBC has ordered a 2nd series of Blandings, the comedy starring Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders. Read

Keith Lemon: The Film 2

Keith Lemon: The Film 2

Leigh Francis has confirmed he plans to make a sequel to his 2012 movie Keith Lemon: The Film. Read

Stephen Fry podcast

Stephen Fry podcast

The full 90 minute Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast interview with Stephen Fry. Read

Arthur Lowe's sleep trick

Arthur Lowe's sleep trick

Dad's Army star Arthur Lowe played on a sleeping condition in a cheeky bid to avoid press and fans. Read

Video: Hate gastro pubs?

Video: Hate gastro pubs?

A great comic song from Jonny And The Baptists explaining why gastro pubs aren't like proper pubs. Watch

Cat Laughs Festival 2013

Cat Laughs Festival 2013

A detailed report from The Cat Laughs in Kilkenny, Ireland. With stand-up, and a Moone Boy screening. Read

David Brent: Learn Guitar 2

David Brent: Learn Guitar 2

The second episode of the new online video series by Ricky Gervais. Write about what you don't know. Watch

Axed Spy wins top award

Axed Spy wins top award

Spy has won at the prestigious international Rose d'Or Awards, despite being axed by Sky1. Read

Up The Women - Series 2

Up The Women - Series 2

Jessica Hynes's new sitcom, Up The Women, has reportedly been given a second series already. Read

Chris Addison podcast

Chris Addison podcast

Richard Herring's entertaining RHLSTP podcast returns for a new run. Chris Addison is the first guest. Listen

Mark Gatiss: Psychobitches

Mark Gatiss: Psychobitches

Psychobitches looks set to be one of the best comedies of the year. Here's Mark Gatiss as Joan Crawford. Watch

Andre Vincent interview

Andre Vincent interview

A circuit legend, Andre Vincent also helped launch much modern TV satire. Here's an interesting interview. Read

Raised By Wolves details

Raised By Wolves details

Caitlin Moran has revealed more details about Raised By Wolves, the new Channel 4 sitcom pilot. Read

Joan Collins joins Benidorm

Joan Collins joins Benidorm

Joan Collins will play a hotel high-roller called Crystal in the new sixth series of ITV holiday comedy Benidorm. Read

Alt Comedy Experience 2

Alt Comedy Experience 2

Here is the line-up for the second series of The Alternative Comedy Experience - coming in 2014. Read

Wills & Kate - Pregnant

Wills & Kate - Pregnant

A musical sketch by double-act Haiste & Lawrence. They appear as modern royals William and Kate. Watch

Paul Daniels podcast

Paul Daniels podcast

A great podcast interview with comic magician Paul Daniels. He has loads of stories worth hearing. Listen

Laughing Horse results

Laughing Horse results

Sofie Hagen has been named the winner of the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year stand-up contest. Read

Shameless - The End

Shameless - The End

Shameless creator Paul Abbott picks his favourite episodes, and a list of Frank Gallagher's best lines too. Read