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Mark Linsey Pivots To L.A. As BBC Studios Seeks New Scripted Chief; Banijay Benelux Boss; UKTV Content Head Richard Watsham Exiting; Nukhufest Expands Admissions – Global Briefs
BBC Studios is seeking a Scripted MD as Mark Linsey pivots to LA having worked on 'Baby Reindeer', 'Ghosts'.
His place overseeing scripted strategy globally will be taken by a new drama and comedy supremo, with BBC Studios Productions boss Zai Bennett now kicking off the process to find the candidate. Bennett said: “Mark’s move to solely focus on Los Angeles reflects an ambition to double down on our scripted growth plans in the U.S., whilst we continue to invest in and support our exceptional UK producers and labels. I want to pay tribute to him for the incredible leadership he has shown over the last 5 years in scripted, delivering bold, distinctive, and award-winning drama and comedy titles.” Bennett, who was connected with the top BBC content job, recently reshuffled the unscripted team with an expanded role for factual boss Kate Ward while Karl Warner and Suzy Lamb took charge of reality and entertainment.
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