Polly Hill has been announced as the new controller of BBC drama commissioning
She replaces Ben Stephenson, who recently announced his departure. She will work with her predecessor over the next few days to ease the transition.
"I am delighted and honoured to be taking over as the controller of BBC drama commissioning," Hill said.
"Under Ben Stephenson's leadership BBC Drama has thrived, it's in an incredible place and I would like to personally thank him.
"I look forward to steering BBC Drama into the future and building on this success, continuing to be the home of the most original and ambitious storytelling across a range of drama that is unique to the BBC."
Director of BBC Television Danny Cohen added: "I'm delighted that Polly will be leading BBC Drama Commissioning. She has an exceptional track record for delivering outstanding drama.
"From Wolf Hall to Poldark and The Missing,...
She replaces Ben Stephenson, who recently announced his departure. She will work with her predecessor over the next few days to ease the transition.
"I am delighted and honoured to be taking over as the controller of BBC drama commissioning," Hill said.
"Under Ben Stephenson's leadership BBC Drama has thrived, it's in an incredible place and I would like to personally thank him.
"I look forward to steering BBC Drama into the future and building on this success, continuing to be the home of the most original and ambitious storytelling across a range of drama that is unique to the BBC."
Director of BBC Television Danny Cohen added: "I'm delighted that Polly will be leading BBC Drama Commissioning. She has an exceptional track record for delivering outstanding drama.
"From Wolf Hall to Poldark and The Missing,...
- 5/8/2015
- Digital Spy
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