The cleaning soap boss, who beforehand labored on Emmerdale, moved over to Corrie 5 years in the past and has been answerable for a number of the serial’s most acclaimed tales in that timeframe, from Geoff Metcalfe’s abuse of Yasmeen to Seb Franklin’s tragic loss of life in a hate-crime.
However, with instant impact, Iain now can be answerable for main the inventive groups who produce each Coronation Road and Emmerdale in Manchester and Leeds reporting to John Whiston, Managing Director of Persevering with Drama and Head of ITV within the North with a direct line to Huw Kennair Jones, ITV Drama Commissioner.
He’ll actually be a busy man.
‘I’m past delighted to be stewarding two exhibits that I – together with the entire nation – completely love’, stated Iain of his appointment within the function. ‘They maintain such a central function in viewers’ lives and dealing with the immensely proficient groups on both facet of the Pennines to cement their place as the most effective soaps on the telly can be an enormous thrill and a privilege.
‘I’ve been honing my abilities in producer roles for the previous decade and I’m brimming with concepts for what the subsequent chapter on every present will appear to be – I can’t wait to get began!’
Iain, who additionally loved a stint as producer on Hollyoaks, will work alongside the sequence producer and producers for Coronation Road and Emmerdale and help them via all levels of manufacturing to make sure each exhibits proceed to captivate viewers with partaking, bold and dynamic storytelling.
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