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Channel 4 has appointed the controller of BBC Three, Julian Bellamy, as its new head of programming.
Before he joined the BBC 18 months ago, Bellamy spent seven years at Channel 4 from 1998 to 2005. In his new role he will decide which shows are developed for broadcast.
In another structural change, Channel 4's director of television, Kevin Lygo, has been given the task of overseeing E4, More4 and Film4, and will spend more time considering which material should appear on other platforms such online, mobile devices and DAB digital radio.
Director of BBC Vision, Jana Bennett, said of Bellamy: "In his time as controller of BBC Three, he's strengthened the channel, successfully growing its reach and approval among young adults. We all wish him well."
Emma Swain, deputy controller of knowledge within BBC Vision, would be the acting controller of BBC Three until a permanent appointment was made.
Before he joined the BBC 18 months ago, Bellamy spent seven years at Channel 4 from 1998 to 2005. In his new role he will decide which shows are developed for broadcast.
In another structural change, Channel 4's director of television, Kevin Lygo, has been given the task of overseeing E4, More4 and Film4, and will spend more time considering which material should appear on other platforms such online, mobile devices and DAB digital radio.
Director of BBC Vision, Jana Bennett, said of Bellamy: "In his time as controller of BBC Three, he's strengthened the channel, successfully growing its reach and approval among young adults. We all wish him well."
Emma Swain, deputy controller of knowledge within BBC Vision, would be the acting controller of BBC Three until a permanent appointment was made.
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