Three images of the BBC Drama appointments edited together. Left to Right: Danielle Scott-Haughton, Nick Lambon, Sami El-Hadi

(L to R) Danielle Scott-Haughton, Nick Lambon, Sami El-Hadi

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Changing Faces

BBC Drama announces new appointments

Arts Professional
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BBC Drama has appointed DANIELLE SCOTT-HAUGHTON and NICK LAMBON as Commissioning Editors and SAMI EL-HADI as Head of Development.

Scott-Haughton has worked at Balloon Entertainment for the past seven years, most recently as Development Executive for scripted television and as Executive Producer on Champion, a forthcoming musical drama series for BBC One and iPlayer.

Lambon has worked as a producer across a range of scripted titles, including series two of Channel 4’s Screw. He will join the BBC in the coming months, leading on commissions from Northern Ireland as part of his role.

El-Hadi joins from production company The Forge, where he was Development Executive. He is also a former script executive at Working Title.

Director of BBC Drama LINDSAY SALT said it’s a “real honour” to announce the appointments.

El-Hadi added: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Lindsay’s amazing team, being part of the BBC’s tradition of creating world class drama while continuing to push the envelope and redefine what British drama can be.

“I’m looking forward to discovering voices and stories we haven’t seen before and championing the next generation of A-list British talent.”