Hot Shots 2026: Lauren Jupp

Lauren Jupp holds a unique position within Ranga Bee that straddles the indie’s scripted and unscripted development teams.

She runs the company’s scripted development and has developed two major dramas that are now in funded development, one with Naomie Harris attached as its lead. Lauren is closely involved with writers throughout the creative process, shaping scripts and series outlines and working with writers’ rooms.

In unscripted, Lauren originated the initial idea for TLC panel show Unacceptable, shaping the format from initial concept through years of development to commission and production.

She also developed, pitched and produced the taster tape for CBBC’s Go Get Arty, developed and produced Channel 4.0’ s Creator Clash, and was development producer on ITV1 entertainment show Romesh Ranganathan’s Parent’s Evening.

“What makes Lauren particularly special is the breadth of her talent,” says Ranga Bee head of entertainment Shereen Docherty. “She is an exceptional writer and producer, brilliant with talent and commissioners, highly visually literate, and equally comfortable leading scripted or unscripted development.

“She also has fantastic creative judgement and is someone whose opinion carries enormous weight internally.”

Lauren’s career at Ranga Bee builds on her time as researcher and AP for the likes of Avalon, Zeppotron, Angst Productions and Hat Trick, amassing credits on panel shows Hypothetical, Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats and Never Mind the Buzzcocks and C4 fact ent format One Night in Hamleys.

Describing her as “an extraordinary creative talent,” Docherty says: “Lauren is a hugely valued leader within the company - mentoring junior team members, managing writers and productions, and helping raise the standard and ambition of everything we make. She is a massive part of Ranga Bee’s future.”