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Dorothy Prior will take over as CBBC Controller when current chief Nigel Pickard makes his move over to ITV, the BBC has announced.
Prior currently serves as CBBC Head of Programming, but from February 17, she will assume Pickard's responsibilities and title. The position will see Prior take charge of the CBBC Channel, CBeebies, in-house children's production, independent commissioning and acquisitions and scheduling. CBBC Online will also be included in her remit.
BBC Drama, Entertainment and CBBC Director Alan Yentob said: "Dorothy Prior has played a leading part in the CBBC story over the last few years.
"In partnership with Nigel Pickard, she has been responsible for the huge expansion of the department and the successful launch of our two new digital channels, the rebranding of our output and the growth of our children's websites.
"I'm delighted that she has accepted this new role and confident that under her direction CBBC will go from strength to strength."
Prior added: "I'm thrilled to have got this job. It's a compliment to be asked to take on the top post at CBBC at such a challenging and exciting time."
Prior currently serves as CBBC Head of Programming, but from February 17, she will assume Pickard's responsibilities and title. The position will see Prior take charge of the CBBC Channel, CBeebies, in-house children's production, independent commissioning and acquisitions and scheduling. CBBC Online will also be included in her remit.
BBC Drama, Entertainment and CBBC Director Alan Yentob said: "Dorothy Prior has played a leading part in the CBBC story over the last few years.
"In partnership with Nigel Pickard, she has been responsible for the huge expansion of the department and the successful launch of our two new digital channels, the rebranding of our output and the growth of our children's websites.
"I'm delighted that she has accepted this new role and confident that under her direction CBBC will go from strength to strength."
Prior added: "I'm thrilled to have got this job. It's a compliment to be asked to take on the top post at CBBC at such a challenging and exciting time."
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