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Apple hires BBC executive behind "Planet Earth" to run factual content

Apple continues to bring heavy hitters to Apple TV+.

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Apple has hired BBC factual controller Alison Kirkham.
Kirkham is joining the company to run unscripted programming in Europe.
The executive had run factual programming for BBC Europe previously.


The new hires for Apple TV+ just keep coming. Earlier this week, it had extended its overall deal with Kerry Ehrin who is currently the showrunner for "The Morning Show". Now, it appears it has brought on a new executive to help run factual programming for the streaming service.

Reported by Variety, Apple has hired BBC factual controller Alison Kirkham. She will head up efforts for unscripted original series and films in Europe.


  "Kirkham will join Apple TV Plus this summer, reporting into creative director for Europe Jay Hunt. Based in London, the executive will have responsibility in Europe for unscripted original series and films."


Kirkham has been with the BBC for over a decade and has brought some majo...

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