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Background

World Productions is a television production company founded on March 20, 1990 by Tony Garnett, originally as Island World Productions before renaming themselves to their current name in 1994. On February 2012, Marcus Evans Entertainment acquired the company after looking to get involved in the film and television industry. Five years later, on May 2017, ITV plc took over World Productions, making the latter a subsidiary of ITV Studios. Over the years, they have developed many critically acclaimed and successful shows including Line of Duty, The Bletchley Circle, Bodyguard, among others.

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1st Logo (October 19, 1994-July 24, 2012)	2nd Logo (September 6, 2012-May 11, 2017)	3rd Logo (February 28, 2018-)

1st Logo (October 19, 1994-July 24, 2012)

Visuals: Same as the previous logo but with "AN" and "PRODUCTION" removed, the center simply reading "WORLD", the globe is 2D and static, and the map path is colored blue. Also, the logo is now on a black background.

Variants:

Early versions of this logo has the company name containing "PRODUCTIONS".
Sometimes, the logo is inside a white box.
- An early version of this variant has the globe more stylized.
Some uses of this logo has the globe resembling the one from the previous logo.
A print version exists.
On some shows, "WORLD PRODUCTIONS" is seen underneath the logo.
On Holed, the text in the normal logo was replaced with simple text reading "A World Production".
On The Caribou Kitchen, the logo is in a chalkboard style and within said object.
On United, the logo is white while still retaining its details.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme or none.

Availability: Seen on various fictional programmes starting with series 3 of Between the Lines and last appearing on series 1 of Line of Duty. It may also be seen on the remaining series of Cardiac Arrest, This Life, The Cops, No Angels, among others.

2nd Logo (September 6, 2012-May 11, 2017)

Visuals: A set of cyan curves is seen above "worldproductions". Underneath is the byline "amarcusevansentertainmentco".

Variants:

On series 2 of Line of Duty, "productions" is white.
On The Great Train Robbery, the logo is inside a white box.

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme.

Availability: It can be seen on series 2-4 of Line of Duty, The Great Train Robbery, The Bletchly Circle, and last appeared on Born to Kill.

3rd Logo (February 28, 2018-)

Visuals: The stacked text "WORLD PRODUCTIONS" with the "O" in "WORLD" being a circle and slightly bigger than the rest of the letters.

Bylines:

February 28, 2018-September 26, 2021: None.
October 31, 2021: "PART OF ITV STUDIOS"

Variant: Sometimes, this logo shares the screen with other logos.

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme.

Availability: It can be seen on Save Me, series 5 and onwards of Line of Duty, Bodyguard, among others.

◄	Island World Productions

World Productions

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 ===Background===
-'''World Productions''' is a television production company founded on March 20, 1990 by Tony Garnett, originally as '''Island World Productions''' before renaming themselves to their current name in 1994. On February 2012, Marcus Evans Entertainment acquired the company after looking to get involved in the film and television industry. Five years later, on May 2017, ITV plc took over World Productions, making the latter a subsidiary of [[ITV Studios (UK)|ITV Studios]]. Over the years, they have developed many critically acclaimed and successful shows including ''Line of Duty'', ''The Bletchley Circle'', ''Bodyguard'', among others.
+'''World Productions''' is a television production company founded on March 20, 1990 by Tony Garnett, originally as '''[[Island World Productions]]''' before renaming themselves to their current name in 1994. On February 2012, Marcus Evans Entertainment acquired the company after looking to get involved in the film and television industry. Five years later, on May 2017, ITV plc took over World Productions, making the latter a subsidiary of [[ITV Studios|ITV Studios]]. Over the years, they have developed many critically acclaimed and successful shows including ''Line of Duty'', ''The Bletchley Circle'', ''Bodyguard'', among others.
 {{ImageTOC
-|Island World Productions (1993) (From - VHS release of Never Rest).png|(September 4, 1992-June 2, 1994)
 |World Productions (1998) (From - Ultraviolet episode 3).png|1st Logo (October 19, 1994-July 24, 2012)
 |World Productions, BBC, and Content Media Corporation (2016) (From - the second episode of The Secret Agent).png|2nd Logo (September 6, 2012-May 11, 2017)
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 }}
-==Island World Productions==
-===(September 4, 1992-June 2, 1994)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-Island World Productions (1993) (From - VHS release of Never Rest).png
-Island World and BBC (1994) (From - Cardiac Arrest series 1).png
-Island World and BBC (1992) (From - the first episode of Between the Lines).png
-Island World Productions (1992) (From - The Reconstructed Heart).png
-</gallery>
-'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}}-black gradient background, there is a thick path with a map texture consisting of the merged letters "'''iw'''". The "i"'s dot is a moving gray globe. Underneath is "{{font|Times New Roman|AN}}" with a {{color|red}} line going through it, "{{font|Times New Roman|ISLAND WORLD}}", and  "{{font|Times New Roman|PRODUCTION}}" with a blue bar through it. Also underneath is a channel's name and the copyright notice.
-'''Variant:''' On ''Between the Lines'', the logo is inside a box and only "ISLAND WORLD" is the only text present.
-'''FX/SFX:''' The globe spinning.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' Rare. It can be seen on series 1 and 2 of ''Between the Lines'', ''Never Rest'', which has this logo intact on a VHS release, and series 1 of ''Cardiac Arrest''.
-==World Productions==
 ===1st Logo (October 19, 1994-July 24, 2012)===
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="150">
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="125">
 World Productions (1998) (From - Ultraviolet episode 3).png
 World Productions (1996) (From - Holed).png
@@ Line 53: / Line 32: @@
 Channel 5 and World Productions (2004) (From - Murder Prevention).png
 ARG TV and World Productions (2004) (From - Ahead Of The Class).png
+Wayans Bros. Ent. and I-World.PNG
 World Productions (1997) (From - VHS release of Hostile Waters).png
 Lipsync Productions, Dolby Digital, and World Productions (2011) (From - United).png
 World Productions (1995) (From - The Caribou Kitchen episode Not Enough Cooks).png
+World Productions (1997) (From - November 14, 1997 episode of Mokshû Patamû).png
 </gallery>
-'''Logo:''' Same as the previous logo but with "AN" and "PRODUCTION" removed, the center simply reading "{{font|Times New Roman|WORLD}}", the globe is 2D and static, and the map path is colored {{color|blue}}. Also, the logo is now on a black background.
+'''Visuals:''' Same as the previous logo but with "AN" and "PRODUCTION" removed, the center simply reading "{{font|Times New Roman|WORLD}}", the globe is 2D and static, and the map path is colored blue. Also, the logo is now on a black background.
 '''Variants:'''
-*Early versions of this logo has the company name containing "{{font|Times New Roman|PRODUCTIONS}}".
+*<u>Early versions</u> of this logo has the company name containing "{{font|Times New Roman|PRODUCTIONS}}".
-*Sometimes, the logo is inside a white box.
+*Sometimes, the logo is inside a <u>white box</u>.
-**An early version of this variant has the globe more stylized.
+**An <u>early version</u> of this variant has the globe more stylized.
 *Some uses of this logo has the globe resembling the one from the previous logo.
-*A print version exists.
+*A <u>print version</u> exists.
-*On some shows, "WORLD PRODUCTIONS" is seen underneath the logo.
+*On some shows, <u>"WORLD PRODUCTIONS"</u> is seen underneath the logo.
-*On ''Holed'', the text in the normal logo was replaced with simple text reading "A World Production".
+*On ''<u>Holed</u>'', the text in the normal logo was replaced with simple text reading "A World Production".
-*On ''The Caribou Kitchen'', the logo is in a chalkboard style and within said object.
+*On ''<u>The Caribou Kitchen</u>'', the logo is in a chalkboard style and within said object.
 *On ''United'', the logo is white while still retaining its details.
+'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
-'''FX/SFX:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme or none.
-'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on various fictional programmes starting with series 3 of ''Between the Lines'' and last appearing on series 1 of ''Line of Duty''. It may also be seen on the remaining series of ''Cardiac Arrest'', ''This Life'', ''The Cops'', ''No Angels'', among others.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on various fictional programmes starting with series 3 of ''Between the Lines'' and last appearing on series 1 of ''Line of Duty''. It may also be seen on the remaining series of ''Cardiac Arrest'', ''This Life'', ''The Cops'', ''No Angels'', among others.
 ===2nd Logo (September 6, 2012-May 11, 2017)===
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 </gallery>
-'''Logo:''' A set of {{color|cyan|cyan}} curves is seen above "{{color|cyan|'''world'''}}{{color|gray|productions}}". Underneath is the byline "{{color|gray|amarcusevansentertainmentco}}".
+'''Visuals:''' A set of cyan curves is seen above "{{color|cyan|'''world'''}}{{color|gray|productions}}". Underneath is the byline "{{color|gray|amarcusevansentertainmentco}}".
 '''Variants:'''
-*On series 2 of ''Line of Duty'', "productions" is white.
+*On <u>series 2 of ''Line of Duty''</u>, "productions" is white.
-*On ''The Great Train Robbery'', the logo is inside a white box.
+*On ''<u>The Great Train Robbery</u>'', the logo is inside a white box.
-'''FX/SFX:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' Uncommon. It can be seen on series 2-4 of ''Line of Duty'', ''The Great Train Robbery'', ''The Bletchly Circle'', and last appeared on ''Born to Kill''.
+'''Availability:''' It can be seen on series 2-4 of ''Line of Duty'', ''The Great Train Robbery'', ''The Bletchly Circle'', and last appeared on ''Born to Kill''.
 ===3rd Logo (February 28, 2018-)===
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 World Productions and BBC (2021) (From - the first episode of Showtrial).png
 World Productions and ITV (2019) (From - the first episode of Anne).png
+World Productions, Multistory Media, and ITV (2023) (From - The Hunt for Raoul Moat).png
 World Productions, Severn Screen, and ITV (2021) (From - the first episode of The Pembrokeshire Murders).png
 World Productions, BBC, and ITV Studios (2021) (From - the first episode of Vigil).png
+UKTV Original Production, World Productions and BBC Studios (2023) (From - The Diplomat).png
 </gallery>
-'''Logo:''' The stacked text "'''WORLD''' PRODUCTIONS" with the "O" in "WORLD" being a circle and slightly bigger than the rest of the letters.
+'''Visuals:''' The stacked text "'''WORLD''' PRODUCTIONS" with the "O" in "WORLD" being a circle and slightly bigger than the rest of the letters.
 '''Bylines:'''
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 *October 31, 2021: "PART OF ITV STUDIOS"
-'''Variant:''' Sometimes this logo shares the screen with other logos.
+'''Variant:''' Sometimes, this logo shares the screen with <u>other logos</u>.
-'''FX/SFX:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme.
-'''Availability:''' Current. It can be seen on ''Save Me'', series 5 and onwards of ''Line of Duty'', ''Bodyguard'', among others.
+'''Availability:'''  It can be seen on ''Save Me'', series 5 and onwards of ''Line of Duty'', ''Bodyguard'', among others.
 {{TV-Navbox}}{{Navbox-ITV}}
+{{Chronology|[[Island World Productions]]}}
 [[Category:British television logos]]
-[[Category:British logos]]
+[[Category:United Kingdom]]
 [[Category:Television logos]]
-[[Category:ITV (UK)]]
+[[Category:ITV]]
-[[Category:ITV Studios (UK)]]
+[[Category:ITV Studios]]
+[[Category:English-language logos]]