Air TV is one of the fastest-growing independent production companies in the UK with an unrivalled reputation for creating high-volume award-winning factual TV.
From the ratings-busting classic car show Bangers & Cash on UKTV’s Yesterday channel to blue light hit Helicopter ER on Discovery’s Really channel, our programmes are hits at home and around the world.
We also specialise in property with two new exciting series for Discovery Networks now in production.

In 2021 we’ve been finalists in the prestigious Broadcast Digital Awards and shortlisted as emerging indie of the year in the Edinburgh TV awards. We’re also proud to have been officially recognised as one of the UK’s top ten best places to work in TV.
What makes us different? We pride ourselves in building great long-term partnerships with our subjects. We uphold the highest ethical standards and we take care of our contributors’ welfare. And – of course – we deliver amazing TV, working with broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4 and 5.
We invest in our people, and our amazing team are some of the most highly trained in TV. Many are qualified to work in the most challenging environments alongside emergency service teams on the ground – and in the air. We also employ the UK’s only full-time team of qualified air ambulance aircrew.
We’re proudly based in Yorkshire and passionately believe in reflecting real life across the UK.
Our News
Latest news from the Air TV production office

Air TV – Officially one of the top ten best places to work in TV!

Amar’s River Walks returns to BBC Four this week

999 Rescue Squad returns – Tuesdays at 10pm

Bangers & Cash returns this month

Air shortlisted as “Emerging Indie of the Year” at 2022 Broadcast Awards

More than just the bottles – Air TV commits to fully “carbon neutral” productions

Air targets sport with senior BBC hire

Air TV – up for “Small Indie of the Year” at top TV Awards

New “Critical Hour” as Helicopter ER returns to Really

Five RTS nominations for Air TV

Air TV shortlisted for “Multichannel Production Company of the Year”

Amar’s River Walks heads to BBC Four

New “Critical Hour” lands on Really

Second series of Warbird Workshop prepares for take-off on Yesterday

Bangers & Cash – the most successful show on Yesterday ever!

Air TV preps for RTS Virtual Careers Fair 2021

Helicopter ER returns with brand new series

Derelict Rescue – under construction across the UK

Bangers & Cash wins “Best Factual Entertainment Programme” at virtual RTS Awards

York Creatives Podcast features Air TV

Amar’s River Walks heads to BBC Two

Air lands five RTS nominations

999 Rescue Squad returns

Bangers and Cash scores bumper order

Air TV in the running for Production Company of the Year award

Air reveals post-lockdown plans in RTS talk

River Walks heads to BBC Four

New-look Helicopter ER returns – in brand new series

Warbird Workshop lands on Yesterday

Air’s adventure show up for RTS documentary award

War museum launch for Warbird Workshop

Bangers and Cash is back!

One of the best places to work in TV!

Bangers and Cash returns in February

Critical Hour – new Helicopter ER programme lands on Really

BBC adventure show now on iPlayer

999 Rescue Squad returns with a brand new series

Air goes green in the Lakes with Albert

“Airheads” take on Tough Mudder

Bangers & Cash to return in 2020

Double winners at O2 Awards

Air celebrates “Independent Spirit” after picking up three RTS Awards.

Triple nominations for O2 Awards

Air wins Production Company of the Year & Best Programme at Prolific North Awards

Air TV: “One of the most exciting and innovative creative companies in the country”

Air lands seven RTS nominations!

Air TV in the running for two top awards

Bangers & Cash: Air’s new classic car show starts 18th April

“A cracking series…” – Bangers & Cash gets rave reviews

Air TV teams up with BBC Bitesize for schools tour

Bangers & Cash gets national recognition for “green” production

River Walks heads to BBC Two in UK-wide premiere!

Officially one of the UK’s best places to work in TV

999 Rescue Squad returns for dramatic second series

Blind adventurer Amar Latif takes on Air TV’s BBC River Walk in Yorkshire

Kirsten O’Brien explores the hidden beauty of the Tees in BBC One film.

999 Rescue Squad – prime time on Really

Air TV: Our new brand

Helicopter ER – Monday nights on Really

Bangers and Cash – coming soon to Yesterday

Two RTS Awards for Air TV

999 Rescue Squad – Tuesday nights on W

Two RTS Awards for Air TV
Our Shows

999 Rescue Squad

Helicopter ER: Critical Hour

River Walks

Helicopter ER

The Great Staycation: Lakeland Adventures
What People Say…
“Helicopter ER has been a brilliant success for Really. There has been a huge appetite for the series.”

Emma Boston
General Manager of UKTV Play“They have shown a very high level of commitment to flight safety and displayed high standards of airmanship. In a world where journalists are often criticised for their lack of understanding of aviation issues…this team is a shining exception.”

Honourable Company of Air Pilots
“Television is full of docs following the emergency services, but 999 Rescue Squad is on a new level. It leads to scenes of stunning intensity and, in one extraordinary moment, a stark but tender reminder of what is at stake.”

Guardian Media Critic
“We’re so proud of the series and what you’ve achieved; it really is an extraordinary piece of access and absolutely fantastic filmmaking too.”

Richard Watsham
Director of Commissioning, UKTV
Independent Spirit (Best Production Company)
RTS Yorkshire Awards 2019 & 2018
Best Factual Entertainment – Bangers & Cash
RTS Yorkshire Awards 2020
Best Documentary – River Walks: A Nidderdale Adventure
RTS Yorkshire Awards 2019
Best (low cost) factual – Helicopter ER
RTS Yorkshire Awards 2019 & 2017
Best (low cost) factual – 999 Rescue Squad
RTS Yorkshire Awards 2018
Best (low cost) factual – Bangers & Cash
RTS Yorkshire Awards 2020
One to Watch – Joe Foley
RTS Yorkshire Awards 2017

Independent Production Company of the Year
Prolific North Awards 2019
Best Broadcasting Programme – 999 Rescue Squad
Prolific North Awards 2019

Best Team
O2 Media Awards (Yorkshire and the Humber) 2019
Best Documentary – River Walks: A Nidderdale Adventure
O2 Media Awards (Yorkshire and the Humber) 2019