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BBC Names New Documentary Chief
The BBC has appointed Poppy Dixon as its new head of documentaries. Dixon, previously at Sky, will lead the largest documentary unit in British television.
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2026-07-17 11:11 UTC
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The BBC has unveiled its new documentary boss. Former Sky docs chief Poppy Dixon will take the reins of the biggest job in British TV documentaries. Dixon said it it is “an enormous honour to join this world-class team, and to help shape its future through this pivotal time for the organisatio
2026-07-17 11:18 UTC