BBC Studios Scripted Boss Spotlights Strategy Behind Indie & Talent Deals: “We’re Not Going To Spend Millions Buying A Production Company”

Deadline - Sep 30, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: BBC Studios’ scripted chief has laid out his strategy for future indie and talent investments that will shy away from “going out and spending £20M ($26.5M) on a production company.” Speaking exclusively with Deadline for his first interview since taking on the Scripted MD role, Jamie Hall said his plan for the Doctor Who, […]

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