2waytraffic forms new company with Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? talent

2waytraffic today announces the launch of a new venture with three of the key figures involved in the creation and production of its globally successful gameshow, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.

David Briggs, Colman Hutchinson and Steve Springford will helm a new company called The Usual Suspects which will devise, develop and option new formats for the 2waytraffic catalogue. Briggs, Hutchinson and Springford will also continue their roles as the key production executives responsible for the UK version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? as well as provide a production resource to 2waytraffic on other projects.

The creation of The Usual Suspects follows 2waytraffic’s acquisition last year of Dutch creative outfit, Intellygents, and is in keeping the company’s strategy of developing creative units in key markets. The new company will be jointly owned by 2waytraffic and Briggs, Hutchinson and Springford.

David Briggs is the producer and one of the original creators of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. He has co-devised a number of other successful quiz shows including Winning Lines, The People Versus, and Brainiest. Before turning his attention to creating and devising television shows, Briggs was at Capital Radio where he produced some of the station’s biggest shows including Kenny Everett and Chris Tarrant.

Colman Hutchinson is the executive producer of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? He has produced some of the best-known shows of the last two decades including You Bet, Blind Date and Surprise Surprise. He has held the role of Head of Entertainment at both Hat Trick and Celador Productions where his credits included Winning Lines, Commercial Breakdown and Brainiest, which he also co-devised.

Steve Springford is the production manager of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? He headed up production at Celador Productions for over 15 years, during which time he oversaw production on Celador’s entire portfolio ranging from scripted comedy such as The Detectives and All About Me to live entertainment studio shows such as Talking Telephone Numbers and Winning Lines.

Kees Abrahams, CEO of 2waytraffic, said: “David, Colman and Steve are a truly unique triumvirate – collectively their reputation and experience is unparalleled. I am absolutely delighted to have formed an allegiance with them which channels their incredible talent and creativity exclusively into 2waytraffic.”

A Usual Suspect said: "Since 2waytraffic's acquisition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Celador International last year, we have all been hugely impressed with their forward thinking strategy and creativity and have enjoyed working with them. We are delighted to be embarking on this exciting joint venture.”

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