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01/07/2011

ITV Studios Announces New Appointments

ITV Studios has announced that Andrew Nicholson has been appointed as Executive Producer and Sally Evans as Executive Producer & Head of Development for ITV Studios Factual (North) & Shiver.
These newly created roles will report to Alexander Gardiner, Creative Director, ITV Studios Factual (North) & Shiver. Both Andrew and Sally will be based in Manchester; with Andrew overseeing a range of factual production for broadcasters across the industry. Sally will lead development for the whole Factual (North) & Shiver division with both the Manchester and London-based development teams reporting to her; in addition to overseeing the production of a slate of factual programmes.
As an Executive Producer for the BBC, Andrew has overseen a wide portfolio of programming across a range of genres including: Antiques Master for BBC2 and Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes, Young Talent of the Year and Beyond Walford for BBC3. Prior to this, Andrew worked with Shine as an Executive Producer working on shows such as Band for Britain for BBC2, Playing the Part for BBC1, The Naked Office for Virgin 1 and Banged Up for Five.
Sally has most recently been working with ITV Studios in a freelance capacity as Head of the Manchester development unit. With the team she has been successful in gaining commissions for new formats including daytime series May the Best House Win, now in production with series two. Prior to joining ITV Studios, Sally was Series Producer for BBC series including Street Doctor, Bank of Mum & Dad, Honey We're Killing the Kids and Mastermind.
Alexander Gardiner commented: "We are very proud of the number and range of programmes which we develop and produce in Manchester; our slate encompasses a wide breadth of ideas from Strictly Kosher to Little England. These latest appointments are a fantastic reflection of our growth in the region and I'm delighted to be welcoming both Andrew and Sally to ITVS Factual (North) & Shiver. Both bring to the team a huge breadth of experience in factual programmes, which will be invaluable in continuing to grow our business in the region."
Andrew Nicholson added: "This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely talented team committed to making great television in the North. The department is going from strength to strength and I'm looking forward to playing a part in their ongoing success story."
Sally Evans commented: "I've thoroughly enjoyed working within this rapidly expanding department at ITV and I'm delighted that I'll continue to be part of such a creative team who have the talent and ambition to carry on growing at a key moment in time for television production in the North."
Andrew and Sally will join ITV Studios in July this year. ITV Studios Factual (North) & Shiver shows currently in production include Chatsworth, a documentary for the BBC, May The Best House Win and Someone's Daughter, Someone's Son for ITV1.
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