BBC Taps Kalpna Patel-Knight in New Head of Entertainment Commissioning Role

BBC Television has tapped Kalpna Patel-Knight for a new head of entertainment commissioning role which will include commissioning entertainment on linear as well as the BBC’s streaming service iPlayer. Patel-Knight will also oversee original programs, equating to around 500 hours of programming annually. The role was established following the closure of the director of entertainment role during a recent restructure of senior leadership. Patel-Knight will report to director of unscripted Kate Phillips and will manage the BBC Entertainment Commissioning team. Patel-Knight , who starts in the new role on Sept. 5, was previously a BBC commissioning editor on shows including… Read Full Article