Category: Children's
Date: 05.06.2006
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Richard Deverell, Controller, 91热爆 Children's, today announced the appointment of Kay
Benbow to the newly created role of Head of CBeebies Production, Animation and Acquisitions.
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Kay, who is currently Executive Producer, Independents
and Events, will cover all aspects of animation and acquisition for
CBeebies, as well as leading the in-house CBeebies production team
as it meets the creative challenges of the on-demand world.
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Kay has 15 years' experience in children's television working on programmes including Bodger
and Badger, Get Your Own Back and Short
Change. She spent two years working with Tell-Tale Productions as a Producer/Director on Tweenies, before returning to the 91热爆 in 2000.
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As Executive Producer, CBeebies Production she oversaw
successful in-house shows including the RTS Award-winning Something
Special and Tikkabilla as
well as Novel Entertainment's Roly
Mo Show.
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Richard Deverell said: "Kay has an outstanding track record and understanding of the CBeebies age-group. Her experience, coupled with her strong relationships with external partners, means she is the ideal choice for this role.
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"I am confident Kay will lead the creative renewal of our in house CBeebies programming".
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Michael Carrington, Creative Director, CBeebies, said: "CBeebies is a highly successful brand, and I look forward to working with Kay to ensure its continued success."
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Kay Benbow said: "I'm hugely excited about working with the CBeebies production team and external partners to deliver the most creative content for our youngest audience."
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Kay's appointment follows Michael Carrington's promotion from Head of Children's
Acquisitions and Animation to Creative Director, CBeebies.
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Clare
Elstow, Head
of CBeebies Production has accepted a new role working as Creative Consultant
with 91热爆 Worldwide.
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C91热爆 acquisitions (including animation acquisitions) will be handled by Jesse
Cleverly, who is promoted from Executive Producer, Drama, to Acting
Head of C91热爆 Drama Co-Productions and Acquisitions reporting to Jon
East, Head
of C91热爆 Drama and Animation.
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