TV and production
Drivers your talent will not have to think about.
TV and production transport
For production companies and broadcasters working in the Midlands.
Call times, unit moves, station runs and late wraps, covered by chauffeurs who have driven contributors, presenters and crew before and who say nothing about any of it. You send the dates, or the call sheet, and we hold the schedule from the office.
Why Productions Choose Derby Chauffeurs VIP
A shoot day runs to the minute, and transport is the part of it nobody wants to think about. Production offices across Derby and the East Midlands use Derby Chauffeurs VIP because the cars are where they said they would be, and the drivers understand what is going on around them.
We cover contributor and talent pickups, unit moves, crew runs and the station and airport journeys that bring people in and send them home. Drivers wait where they are told, hold quietly for as long as the schedule needs, and keep the pickup out of sight.
Since 2007 we have worked with production offices, location managers and runners on shoots filming across Derbyshire and the wider East Midlands, on jobs lasting a day and on jobs lasting a season.
Our chauffeurs are experienced, courteous and fully licensed, and we can send licensing and insurance paperwork to your compliance team before the first call time.
What production offices ask us first
Six things that come up before the first call time.
Production experience
Drivers used to call sheets, holding times, runners on the phone and a wrap that moves by two hours.
Reliability
The car turns up. When the schedule moves, you send one email and we move with it.
Punctuality
Early, not on the dot, and happy to hold on location for as long as the day runs.
Discretion
No names, no photographs, no stories. What happens in the car stays in the car.
Cars for talent and crew
E-Class saloons and two V300 AMG extra long wheelbase MPVs, with privacy glass and room for kit.
Safety and cover
Licensed, insured and checked, with paperwork your compliance team can have up front.
And anything else you need asking.
One email to the office covers it. [email protected].
A Quiet Car Between Locations – Mercedes Vehicles with Privacy Glass
Our fleet of Mercedes-Benz V-Class MPVs and E-Class saloons is equipped for long days, early starts and the hour between locations.
All vehicles feature:
- Onboard Wi-Fi: Scripts, rushes and emails on the move
- Bottled Water: On board for every call time
- Climate Control: Maintain a perfect temperature, no matter the weather
- Leather Seating: Somewhere comfortable to sit out a delay
- Discreet Interior: No signage, privacy glass, and soft lighting
- Charging Ports: Space for laptops, scripts and devices
- Room for Luggage or Kit: Cases, costume and camera bags travel with you
Our MPVs offer additional space, perfect for crews of up to 6 or 7 moving between locations with kit.
Which car suits the journey
Tell us who is travelling and what is coming with them. These are the cars we put against production work most often.
Coming soon
Mercedes Benz S350 L AMG Premium Plus Executive saloon.
The long wheelbase S-Class in silver with a cream interior, designed for luxury and comfort. Best enjoyed by 1 or 2 passengers, with room for 2 medium cases and 2 small hand luggage.
Available to book for your journeys from March 2027
Most requested
V-Class MPV
Crew, kit and contributors in one car, with privacy glass and TV with Netflix. Both are V300 AMG extra long wheelbase, with room for 8 large cases.
Up to 6 or 7 passengers
Station and airport runs
E-Class saloon
The everyday car for pickups and drop-offs. Discreet, comfortable and easy to hold outside a location for as long as the schedule needs.
Ideal for 1 or 2, with 2 large cases
How booking works
You do not book the car. We book it for you.
01
Send the call sheet, or just the dates. We take the details, pick the right car and put a driver against it.
02
You get a confirmation and your driver’s name. With a team of seven chauffeurs, it is usually a familiar face.
03
Times move. Email the office and we move with them, and compliance paperwork comes over the same day.
Production Chauffeurs for Every Part of the Schedule
From a single pickup to cover for the run of a production, we are booked for:
Talent and contributor pickups
Station and airport transfers
Unit moves and location runs
Crew and kit transport
Late wraps and overnight cover
Contracted cover for the run of a production
Need several cars on the same day, or a convoy between locations? The office coordinates multi-pickups and time-critical schedules so transport is not the thing that holds the day up.
Trusted by Broadcasters, Presenters and Production Companies
We have carried presenters, contributors, crew and visiting executives on jobs of every size. Our discretion is absolute – no names, no photographs, no stories, just a driver who gets on with it.
We also offer the option of a lady chauffeur, supporting the comfort preferences of some of our female clients and guests.
The Difference is in the Detail
We’ve built our reputation by focusing on the small things that matter:
01
Punctuality
We arrive early – not just on time
02
Professional Presentation
Our chauffeurs are suited, courteous, and discreet
03
Clean, Modern Vehicles
Maintained to the highest standard
04
Fully Licensed & Insured
Including public liability cover
05
Environmentally Conscious
We take steps to reduce emissions where possible
Where we cover
Ideal for Productions Filming in Derbyshire and the East Midlands
Thanks to our base in Borrowash, we are ideally placed for locations and unit bases across Derby, the Peak District and the wider East Midlands, along with the runs to and from Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester and the London stations.
Derby
Peak District
Heathrow
Birmingham
Manchester
London stations
Talk to Us About Your Production
For transport that keeps the schedule and stays out of the way, trust Derby Chauffeurs VIP. Email [email protected] with the dates and the shape of the job.
Prefer online? Use our quick enquiry form and we will get back to you promptly, and we can send licensing and insurance details straight away.
What customers say
Excellent prompt service with a friendly driver. Highly recommend for airport pickups – the service made sure we were safely driven home from Heathrow after a long overnight flight. Will be using again.
Sue Grewcock , Google Review
★★★★★
Professional and very punctual service. Drivers always on time and good communication I can strongly recommend Derby Chauffeur’s. I use them regularly for business trips and airport collections.
Jon Sherry, Google Review
★★★★★
Kev was waiting for us at the airport and got us home safely. Really comfortable car and friendly service. Would recommend.
Jodie Rees, Google Review
★★★★★
Talk to us about a production
Send the dates and the shape of the job. We email back to talk it through, and we can send licensing and insurance details straight away.