Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstalls television production company has collapsed, leaving behind millions of pounds of debts.
The River Cottage chef co-founded the award-winning KEO Films in 1995, which has made popular programmes such as Hughs War on Waste and Easy Ways to Live Well. The company describes itself as having a strong ethical brand reputation and has produced a series of programmes campaigning for social change.
This summer the business was sold to a rival in a pre-pack administration deal after declaring itself insolvent. Creditors, many of them owed substantial sums, now face being left substantially out of pocket.
Insolvency documents show that the directors of KEO Films, including Fearnley-Whittingstall, paid themselves 4 mill…
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