The head of production at Steve Coogan’s Baby Cow Productions is to move to UKTV.
Kerry Waddell’s appointment as head of production for Britain’s largest multichannel broadcaster follows a commitment to add a third more hours of original programming during 2018.
Reporting to Richard Watsham, UKTV’s Director of Commissioning, Waddell will have ultimate responsibility for production of all UKTV Originals. She brings 17 years of experience working on award-winning titles including Moone Boy, Alan Partridge, The Mighty Boosh, Gavin & Stacey and Red Dwarf.
“We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Kerry on quality shows such as Red Dwarf, Undercover and Zapped. Her collaborative approach and the significant experience she’s built up by working on some of the best-known shows in the UK, positions her perfectly for the kind of ambitious projects that we have coming down the line,” said Watsham.
Recently announced shows on the UKTV slate include Judge Romesh, Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier and Cop Car Workshop.
