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Sixteen South

Company that creates and produces television for children

Sixteen South is a Northern Irish production and distribution company that specialises in creating children's television programmes. Founded in Belfast in 2007 by Colin Williams, Sixteen South has partnered with major names in children's entertainment, co-producing shows with Sesame Workshop, The Jim Henson Company and the BBC. The company has won more than 80 major international television awards, including a BAFTA Award, the Prix Jeunesse award, two Emmy nominations, a British Animation Award and RTS awards.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Sixteen South is a Northern Irish production and distribution company that specialises in creating children's television programmes. Founded in Belfast in 2007 by Colin Williams, Sixteen South has partnered with major names in children's entertainment, co-producing shows with Sesame Workshop, The Jim Henson Company and the BBC. The company has won more than 80 major international television awards, including a BAFTA Award, the Prix Jeunesse award, two Emmy nominations, a British Animation Award and RTS awards.2

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