Kim Shillinglaw replaces Janice Hadlow as controller of BBC Two and BBC Four
Kim Shillinglaw has been promoted to the role of controller of BBC Two and BBC Four.
Currently head of science and natural history commissioning, Shillinglaw replaces Janice Hadlow who stood down from the role earlier this year.
Danny Cohen, BBC director of television, said of her appointment: “Kim has proved herself to be an exceptional creative at the BBC. She has an eye for scale and the bigger picture and seeks out distinctive, high-quality ideas. BBC Two is in fantastic shape and I’m looking forward to seeing the channel blossom further under Kim’s leadership.”
She will lead the creative and strategic direction of BBC Two and will also work in close collaboration with BBC Four to ensure that the channels are well-aligned.
Shillinglaw said that she was “delighted and honoured” to take on the role and was looking forward to taking BBC Two and Four to “the next phase of great, thought-provoking and lively TV for British audiences.”
She also takes a place on BBC Television’s Board.