The companies have reached an agreement to distribute and produce scripted formats in Africa. This new collaboration, focusing exclusively on scripted formats, marks a significant milestone in the localization of global narratives in the region and promises to create new opportunities for creatives and broadcasters alike.
Iconic women artists are at the heart of the channel’s growing slate. All Sky Arts shows are available on Freeview and are commissioned by Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Original Unscripted, for Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Chief Content Officer for Sky.
Meghan Lyvers has been promoted to Executive Director of Original Scripted, while Phil Edgar-Jones has taken on the role of Executive Director of Original Unscripted. Additionally, Poppy Dixon has been elevated to Director of Documentaries & Factual.
The executive will take on the role of EVP, Unscripted, and work alongside Ri-Karlo Handy, SVP, Unscripted, reporting to Tara Long, President of Unscripted Global Television.
The series has proved one of the most successful scripted formats of recent years, with 10 localised versions either on air or in production with major broadcasters around the world.