BBC Factual has commissioned docs on Brexit and Anne Frank and added a new episode to its Elon Musk series for BBC Two and iPlayer, as it affirms its commitment to a broad history slate.

Five Mile Films has secured a commission from BBC Factual for a six-part series exploring friendship through the lens of children, with All3Media International attached as the worldwide distributor.

BBC's Kate Phillips has restructured the pubcaster's content team with the appointment of Fiona Campbell as director of factual and Ed Havard as entertainment director.

BBC Factual has expanded its slate with renewals and new commissions, including Emergency 24/7 from Expectation.