Charlotte Moore, the Chief Content Officer of the BBC is joining Left Bank Pictures.
It comes following Andy Harries’ decision to move into the role of Executive Chair of the indie. Moore will also join Sony Pictures Television as EVP, Creative Director, International Production.
“It’s been an honour to lead the BBC creatively as Chief Content Officer at a time of unprecedented change, championing the very best British storytelling across radio and TV. I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved during my time at the helm, transforming our offer and supporting iPlayer to become the fastest growing streamer in the UK. I want to thank my colleagues, my brilliant team and all the incredible producers, directors, writers and on screen and on air talent who’ve made it such a thrilling ride,” she said.
“The BBC is an extraordinary place to work and plays a vital role in the UK’s creative ecology. There’s nowhere quite like it that backs risk taking, innovation and homegrown creativity with such commitment and I’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the very best programme makers in the business.
“So it’s been a tough decision to leave a job I love and an institution I believe in. But I’ve decided the time is right for a new challenge and a new adventure and to follow my heart to return to making shows. It’s an honour to join the brilliant team at Left Bank Pictures to become CEO of one of the UK’s most successful production companies. I’m excited to be returning to programme making and I’m thrilled to be joining Wayne Garvie and Sony Pictures Television as EVP, Creative Director.”
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Charlotte Moore was appointed Chief Content Officer in September 2020 and joined the BBC Board. In the role she set the creative vision and editorial strategy for BBC Content across all scripted and unscripted genres and platforms, with the exception of News and Nations and Regions.
She is also creative lead for all of the BBC’s network television and radio output and services, including BBC iPlayer, Sounds, Film, Sport and Children’s & Education.
“Charlotte is a creative powerhouse and real visionary who has made a huge impact during her time at the BBC. Her commitment to homegrown storytelling is unrivalled, and she has a long track record of taking risks and supporting creatives both on and off screen. She has consistently pushed boundaries across genres and platforms to bring audiences an ambitious range and quality of programming,” said Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
“Charlotte’s leadership has helped transform the BBC in a world of intense competition and choice. She has taken bold decisions to deliver remarkable growth and set us up for further success in a digital age, on both the national and global stage. She has transformed the way BBC Content is organised, always ensuring that audiences are at the heart of commissioning decisions and focusing on bringing value to all licence fee payers.
“Everyone who has worked with Charlotte has huge admiration and respect for her – and what she has achieved for the BBC. She is passionate about the power of the UK’s creative industries and the role of the BBC at their heart. I would like to thank her for all her hard work and to wish her the very best for the future. She will be greatly missed but leaves BBC Content in exceptional form. I know the incredibly talented and committed commissioning teams she has put in place will continue the great work.”
Moore will leave the BBC later in the year and recruitment for her replacement will begin immediately.
At Sony’s Left Bank Pictures, she replaces Harries, who’s been CEO for the last 18 years. He will become Executive Chairman in 2026.
“Legend is an over-used term – except for Andy Harries. He is a television legend and at Left Bank Pictures he has built one of the great global drama labels,” said Wayne Garvie of Sony Pictures Television.
“Left Bank shows are clever, cheeky and creative, like the man himself. Everyone at Sony is overjoyed that we are going to continue our relationship with him in this new role.”
Harries started his television career in the North West at Granada, giving Steve Coogan, John Thomson and Caroline Aherne their first major TV commission, in The Dead Good Show, then producing Aherne’s The Mrs Merton Show and The Royle Family.
He set up Left Bank Pictures in 2007.
“These are interesting times. Our business is changing at lightning speed, and this new role means that I can focus on how Left Bank continues to meet the creative and financial challenges of producing top end UK drama in a challenging environment,” said Harries.
“But this isn’t me picking up the proverbial pipes and slippers! We have some terrific shows coming up and I’m excited to continue to be involved with them – and a few others we have up our sleeves. I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved at Left Bank over the last 18 years, the programmes and the team we have built, and looking forward to being part of the next chapter in the story.”
