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Richard Deverell, Controller, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Children's, today announces the appointment of Steven Andrew as Head of Drama and Acquisitions for C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ. He will start in early January 2009.

Steven is currently a freelance exec and was previously at ITV, where he was Programme Director of ITV Digital Channels responsible for creating and managing the editorial strategy for all ITV's digital channels.

Steven will replace Jon East, who is executive producing and directing the brand new C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ drama, Bo And The Spirit World.

In his new role, Steven will oversee the development and production of all in-house C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Drama and will also be responsible for all C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ acquisitions.

Richard Deverell says: "This is a fantastic appointment for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Children's.

"To attract someone with Steven's track record to head C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Drama and Acquisitions is a testament to the department's reputation and it demonstrates that we are committed to appointing the very best talent prior to the move to MediaCityUK in 2011."

Steven says: "I am delighted to be joining the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ and its Children's department.

"It's a huge privilege and I look forward to continuing and leading a department whose track record in drama is second to none."

As Programme Director at ITV Digital Channels, Steven also managed the commissioning, scheduling, acquisition and development teams.

Prior to that, Steven was Controller, off peak, ITV and Controller of CiTV, where he was responsible for developing and producing over 200 hours of original children's programming.

Before joining ITV, Steven spent 24 years at the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ, where his production credits included iconic C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ programming such as Blue Peter, Going Live, Jackanory and Grange Hill.

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