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Celador is an independent production company formed in 1983. It has produced a number of popular...

Celador is an independent production company formed in 1983. It has produced a number of popular light entertainment shows but is probably best known for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and co-producing the film Slumdog Millionaire. The chairman is Paul Smith. Rob Davis (otherwise known as Jasper Carrott) owned a substantial share in the company. In 2006, Celador offered the rights and UK program library of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? for sale, with a view toward the eventual sale of other parts of the business. Celador was originally taken over by Complete Communications, which bought out shareholders including Paul Smith and Jasper Carrott. Under the ownership of Complete, Celador expanded its fledgling radio, film and international businesses. Later, Complete Communications announced its intention to sell the company. Around the same time as the sell off of Celador International and the rights and associated properties of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? to Dutch group 2waytraffic, Celador Productions' management completed a buy out of the company. While it has retained the radio production business, Celador Films is run as a separate business unit, despite sharing the same name