CC-Lab Taps New Development Director

Hannah Springham has been appointed to the newly created position of development director and executive producer at CC-Lab.

Known for her ability to mix and match genres to create compelling entertainment, Springham’s career highlights include becoming the first female director of Top Gear. Her portfolio also includes Gok’s Fashion Fix, Supersize vs Superskinny, Britain’s Next Top Model and Twiggy’s Frock Exchange.

Her numerous creating and directing credits also include Sky One’s Pineapple Dance Studios and the BAFTA-nominated Rob and Romesh vs…, ITV’s The Only Way is Essex and E4’s Made in Chelsea.

In her new role, Springham will work alongside CC-Lab producer-director Olly Pollard to design and implement development strategy for the award-winning independent. She will report to CC-Lab’s creative director Justin Rees.

Rees said: “We’ve spent the last quarter of a century producing premium music, arts and live-event programming. As a result, we not only have a quarter of a century of creative talent and experience at our fingertips but also the infrastructure and capacity to do much more. Hannah joins CC-Lab at a pivotal moment as we expand into new sectors. We need somebody with the vision to mash up genres and push boundaries but who’s also able to direct, produce and deliver on time and on budget. There aren’t many people who can deliver that package—Hannah is one of very few.”

Springham added: “My absolute passion is securing access to people and places that have never been seen on television, from religious orders to people with talking dogs. Finding and telling those unheard stories will be at the heart of CC-Lab’s factual entertainment strategy, and we’re already fizzing with new ideas and possibilities. For me personally, joining CC-Lab is a dream. Working with genuinely good people in a supportive environment that nurtures brave creativity is, sadly, all too rare in today’s industry.”