BBC Studios appoints new Development Executive for Science
BBC Studios has appointed Claudia Lewis as Development Executive for Science.
Published: 15 November 2016
I’m delighted that Claudia is joining BBC Studios Science to help build on the existing success of series like Forces of Nature with Brian Cox, How To Stay Young and Trust Me I’m a Doctor.
Home to the highly claimed Forces of Nature with Brian Cox, Stargazing LIVE, Trust Me I'm a Doctor, How To Stay Young and Horizon, BBC Studios has a global reputation for outstanding science programming, combining creative story telling with the latest research, bringing science to life for a variety of audiences.
Claudia has been instrumental in winning commissions for BBC One’s How To Stay Young and The Truth About... Meat and BBC Two’s City In the Skies. Other executive producer credits include Channel 4’s World’s Best Diet and the RTS award-winning Four Rooms and BBC Three’s World’s Toughest Jobs.
Most recently Head of Factual Programmes at Sundog Pictures, Claudia was previously Development Executive for BBC Production Science and an Executive Producer, Factual at Boundless Productions (formerly Talkback Thames).
Andrew Cohen, Head of Science, BBC Studios Factual says: “I’m delighted that Claudia is joining BBC Studios Science to help build on the existing success of series like Forces of Nature with Brian Cox, How To Stay Young and Trust Me, I’m a Doctor. Claudia's knowledge and experience of the domestic and international television markets is going to be utterly invaluable in seeking new co-production partners and developing ideas for new audiences. Combined with our global reputation, unparalleled journalism and partnerships, this is an exciting appointment at a time when we are building on the strengths of BBC Science as a global brand."
Claudia Lewis says: “I’m thrilled to be part of BBC Studios at this exciting time. I’m looking forward to bringing my creative ideas and sharing my industry knowledge to grow the success of BBC Studios Science, both in the UK and internationally.”
Claudia starts with BBC Studios in the middle of November.
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