BBC Storyville Appoints Nevine Mabro as New Head

Nevine Mabro, Channel 4 alum, has been appointed as the head of BBC Storyville, effective January 2026.

“It’s a huge privilege to be joining BBC Storyville with its rich history of showcasing the best international documentaries from around the world,” said Mabro. “I believe it’s the place where storytelling, journalism and cinema can meet. I can’t wait to start working with the best documentary directors and producers in the world, making impactful films as well as finding and nurturing new talent and voices.”

She joins BBC Storyville from Channel 4 with over 25 years’ experience in world news and documentaries. Mabro will report to Fiona Campbell, controller of youth audiences and interim director of unscripted.

“Nevine has a wealth of experience delivering award-winning, high-impact films, and I’m delighted that she has accepted this role,” said Campbell. “She is hugely respected within the industry as a champion of bold and original storytelling, and I’m looking forward to her leading BBC Storyville into the future.”

Mabro’s commissioned and executive-produced films, specifically over the last three years, have won two BAFTAs, a Peabody, a Grierson International documentary award, the Rory Peck Impact Award, three BAFTA Craft Awards and the Prix D’Italia, amongst several others.