Acting Controller in Place for BBC Two & Four

LONDON: Following Janice Hadlow's move to become the controller of special projects and seasons at the BBC, Adam Barker has been tapped as acting controller for BBC Two and BBC Four.

Barker is currently editorial executive for BBC Two and Four. He takes up the new acting controller post as of March. He will be leading the channels until a permanent appointment is made.

Barker said: “I’m delighted to be offered this opportunity to take care of two of the BBC’s most distinctive television channels on an interim basis and look forward to working with Danny and the channel teams to keep them firmly on track during this time of transition.”

Danny Cohen, BBC's director of television, added: “BBC Two and BBC Four are on fine form and it’s important there’s no delay in commissioning decisions during this interim period. Adam’s a very experienced television executive and broadcaster and I’ve asked him ensure we maintain momentum over the coming weeks.”