BBC Content Chief Charlotte Moore Departs for Sony's Left Bank Pictures

Charlotte Moore, a pivotal figure in British broadcasting, leaves the BBC after nearly two decades to take on a dual leadership role at Sony Pictures Television and Left Bank Pictures.

Charlotte Moore, BBC's Chief Content Officer since 2020, will step down later this year to become CEO of Left Bank Pictures and Creative Director of International Production at Sony Pictures Television.
Moore's tenure at the BBC saw her oversee major hits like 'The Traitors,' 'Happy Valley,' and 'Blue Planet,' as well as spearhead the expansion of BBC iPlayer, now the UK's fastest-growing streaming platform.
Her departure follows a period of significant challenges for the BBC, including funding constraints, competition from streaming services, and controversies such as the Gaza documentary dispute, though the BBC has stated her exit is unrelated to these issues.
Moore turned down an offer from Disney for a high-profile international role, opting instead for a position that offers creative flexibility and less public scrutiny.
The BBC is beginning its search for Moore's successor, with speculation about potential candidates including internal figures like Kate Phillips and external executives such as Netflix UK's Anne Mensah.