ITV appoints Iain Macleod as Executive Producer for Continuing Drama

ITV and ITV Studios appointed Iain MacLeod as Executive Producer for Continuing Drama. With immediate effect, MacLeod will be responsible for leading the creative teams who produce both “Coronation Street” and “Emmerdale,” reporting to John Whiston, Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North, with a direct line to Huw Kennair Jones, ITV Drama Commissioner.

MacLeod has been “Coronation Street’s” Series Producer for the last five years taking the reins in December 2018. He kept the show on air during the pandemic and throughout his tenure the serial drama has cemented its place in the hearts and minds of viewers, winning multiple awards and accolades and celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2020. Prior to becoming Series Producer for “Coronation Street,” MacLeod was Series Producer for “Emmerdale” between 2015 and 2018.

“I am beyond delighted to be stewarding two shows that I – along with the whole nation – absolutely love. They hold such a central role in viewers’ lives, and working with the immensely talented teams on either side of the Pennines to cement their position as the best soaps on the telly will be a massive thrill and a privilege. I have been honing my skills in producer roles for the past decade and I am brimming with ideas for what the next chapter on each show will look like. I cannot wait to get started!,”  Iain MacLeod commented.

“I am delighted that Iain has agreed to take on what is probably one of the toughest, but most exciting jobs in the TV world. Responsible for six hours of primetime ITV output 52 weeks of the year (which is over three feature films worth), the job is not for the faint hearted. Luckily, Iain has been hewn in the fire of continuing drama having produced all three Northern soaps: ‘Coronation Street,’ ‘Emmerdale’ and ‘Hollyoaks,’”  John Whiston added.

“We are thrilled Iain is going to become the Executive Producer on two of ITV's most important shows. Over his tenure on both ‘Emmerdale’ and ‘Coronation Street’ he has been responsible for many brilliant, award-winning storylines and we cannot wait to see what is in store for the future,”  Huw Kennair Jones concluded.