mily Hudd and Iain Wimbush set up Bango Studios

The producers behind Joe Lycett’s TV projects have launched a new production company.

In 2013, Emily Hudd and Iain Wimbush  set up Rumpus Media, which made The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan and How to Survive a Dictator with Munya Chawawa as well as Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back and Late Night Lycett.

Their new company, Bango Studios, already has a partnership deal with BBC Studios and an unspecified string of projects in development. They are joined by managing director Lucy Rothery, who previously worked as director of operations at Rumpus, and. Chloe Avery as a development creative specialising in entertainment and reality formats.

Hudd said: ‘We’re thrilled to be launching Bango Studios, scaling up the innovative mischief and joy for which we are known into premium formats and talent projects for the UK and beyond.’

Kate Ward, managing director for factual programmes at BBC Studios, added: ‘Emily and Iain have a remarkable track record for creative innovation - delivering programmes of true originality, with a unique combination of fun and real-world impact. We are thrilled to be partnering with them as they launch Bango Studios, and look forward to much success together.’

Published: 21 Mar 2025