Studios Outside the M25
In recent years, UK broadcasters and production companies have increasingly partnered with TV ADR studios outside the M25. While London remains a major hub for film and television, regulatory requirements and evolving production workflows have encouraged companies to look beyond the capital for high-quality post-production services at studios outside the M25.
For productions balancing creative ambition with compliance, flexibility and efficiency, working with a studio outside London can offer significant advantages.
Meeting Regional Production Requirements Without Compromise
Many broadcasters operate under regional production quotas designed to ensure content is created beyond central London. As a result, production teams often seek post-production services outside London that meet both regulatory criteria and technical expectations.
According to the Ofcom Made Outside London Programme Titles Register, a growing number of UK broadcasters are commissioning titles produced outside the capital to meet regional quota targets.
At Gatwick Production Studios, we regularly support film and television projects looking for broadcast-level ADR and dialogue services in Southeast England. Located near Gatwick and just outside the M25, our facility provides the technical standards of a central London studio while aligning with regional production objectives.
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Why Studios Outside the M25 Are in Demand
1. Broadcast-Grade Workflow
Modern regional studios now operate with the same industry-standard infrastructure as major London facilities — including Pro Tools systems, professional ADR cueing workflows, remote direction capability, and full mix-ready delivery formats.
2. Strategic Location & Accessibility
Being just outside London provides practical advantages. Gatwick’s rail links offer direct access from London Bridge and Victoria, while the airport enables easy travel for international talent and production teams.
Studios like GPS can also coordinate transportation logistics for clients and actors, ensuring safe and efficient passage to and from sessions — offering transparency and simplicity for production managers.
3. Efficiency & Value
Operating outside central London often reduces overhead pressures, allowing productions to allocate budgets more effectively without compromising on quality.
4. Focused Recording Environment
ADR sessions benefit from controlled, distraction-free spaces. Studios outside the city centre often provide a calmer atmosphere that supports performance, concentration, and creative collaboration.
Southeast England: A Growing Post-Production Hub
As remote direction, high-speed file transfer, and real-time collaboration tools become standard practice, physical location has become more flexible. This shift has positioned film and TV sound studios in Southeast England as increasingly attractive partners for broadcasters and streaming platforms.
For production teams seeking regional TV production services in the UK, working just outside the M25 can satisfy both compliance requirements and creative standards.
A Smarter Approach to ADR & Post-Production
The decision is no longer simply “London or elsewhere.” It’s about choosing a facility that delivers broadcast-level quality, logistical efficiency, and regulatory alignment.
At Gatwick Production Studios, productions looking for studios outside the M25 benefit from top-tier ADR and post-production services combined with accessibility and collaboration.
