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The Repair Shop Producer Cuts Nearly A Third of Its Workforce
16 Oct
Summary
- Ricochet laid off nearly one-third of its staff, totaling around 10 employees.
- The decision was a response to market conditions, predating the Skydance deal.
- The Repair Shop, a decade-long BBC hit, is among Ricochet's productions.
Ricochet, a UK-based production company owned by Skydance UK, has recently undergone significant staff reductions. Approximately 10 employees, including creative chief Damon Pattison and Scotland office head Rob Butterfield, were laid off several weeks ago. This constitutes nearly a third of the company's total workforce, which now stands at 24 employees across offices in Brighton and Glasgow.
The company spokeswoman confirmed the layoffs, stating they were a direct response to prevailing market conditions. Importantly, this decision was finalized long before Skydance's acquisition of Ricochet was completed. The production company is widely recognized for its successful BBC series, The Repair Shop, which has been a ratings success for a decade and has led to several spin-offs.
Beyond The Repair Shop, Ricochet's credits include Guz Khan's Custom Cars, Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild, and Sun, Sea & Selling Houses. The recent job cuts occur amidst a broader trend of layoffs within the UK television industry, affecting major broadcasters and production firms. Insiders suggest that the future under Skydance's new ownership remains uncertain for many staff.
