We welcome enquiries about our services and collaboration opportunities
Sprout-forge Television History Services
47 Broadcasting House Lane
Manchester, M1 5BH
United Kingdom
For general enquiries: [email protected]
For research requests: [email protected]
For media and press: [email protected]
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00 (by appointment)
Sunday: Closed
Archive research visits available by prior arrangement during office hours.
Our Manchester office is located in the city centre, within walking distance of Piccadilly Station. The building houses our administrative team and a reference library of television history materials available for consultation by appointment.
Visitors wishing to access our reference collection should contact us in advance to arrange a suitable time. We request at least one week's notice for research visits to ensure appropriate materials are available.
We actively seek collaborative relationships with organisations sharing our commitment to television heritage preservation. Current and past partners include:
We work with universities across the United Kingdom to support media studies programmes, supervise postgraduate research, and provide guest lectures. Academic staff seeking to establish research partnerships are encouraged to contact us.
Collaboration with regional and national archives enables us to access diverse collections and contribute to cataloguing initiatives. We welcome approaches from archives holding television-related materials.
Documentary makers and production companies benefit from our research expertise and archive knowledge. We provide consultation services at all stages of production, from development through post-production.