Poppy Dixon is joining the BBC to serve as head of documentaries.
The BBC recently restructured its factual department, creating two new roles: director of factual and director of entertainment. Reporting to Fiona Campbell, director of factual, the Sky alum will lead the documentary output at the public broadcaster.
“BBC documentaries are among the most powerful and distinctive programs we make, reaching millions of viewers across the U.K. and beyond,” Campbell said. “They champion exceptional storytelling, uncover compelling perspectives and bring audiences closer to the issues and experiences that shape our world. Poppy’s creative energy, editorial leadership and proven track record in delivering standout documentary programming make her ideally placed to drive this genre forward, ensuring we continue to offer audiences ambitious, innovative and world-class documentaries.”
“In a rapidly evolving media landscape, I see huge opportunities to innovate and to build on the BBC’s phenomenal creative strengths,” Dixon said. “I’m really excited to work closely with our vibrant, talented documentary community across the U.K., and together build a slate to engage, captivate and entertain BBC audiences wherever they find their content.”
