Ben Stephenson promoted to Controller, Drama Commissioning
The BBC has announced that Ben Stephenson will become Controller, Drama Commissioning with immediate effect. Stephenson was previously Head of Drama Commissioning.
The move comes on the day that it was revealed that Jane Tranter, who had control of drama commissioning as part of her remit as Controller, BBC Fiction, is to leave in the New Year.
Ben Stephenson said: "Drama on British television has never been in better shape. I am very excited to be able to play my part in ensuring the BBC's offerings continue to be as rich and diverse as possible.
"The drama team have a great understanding of the wide range of content that our audiences enjoy. They work with some of the world's greatest talent in the indie and in-house drama communities.
"Working with them in the future to continue to push creative and artistic boundaries is something I am looking forward to immensely."
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