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Filmmaker Angus Macqueen has been named as Channel 4's new head of documentaries.
Macqueen, whose pieces have included Dancing For Dollars, The Last Peasants and Cocaine, replaces Danny Cohen, who became head of E4 and factual entertainment in January.
"Angus is one of the most celebrated UK documentary filmmakers of his generation and his wide-ranging work as a director and producer has won him an unrivalled reputation," said Kevin Lygo, C4's director of television. "I am delighted that he has agreed to bring his experience and passion for documentary to Channel 4."
Documentaries commissioning editor Simon Dickson has been promoted to become Macqueen's deputy.
Macqueen, whose pieces have included Dancing For Dollars, The Last Peasants and Cocaine, replaces Danny Cohen, who became head of E4 and factual entertainment in January.
"Angus is one of the most celebrated UK documentary filmmakers of his generation and his wide-ranging work as a director and producer has won him an unrivalled reputation," said Kevin Lygo, C4's director of television. "I am delighted that he has agreed to bring his experience and passion for documentary to Channel 4."
Documentaries commissioning editor Simon Dickson has been promoted to become Macqueen's deputy.
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