Piers Wenger, BBC Wales head of drama and Doctor Who executive producer, is joining Channel 4's movie production arm Film4.

Wenger will become senior commissioning executive at Film4, reporting to Tessa Ross, Channel 4 controller of film and drama. His start date is yet to be confirmed.

Since taking up his BBC Wales job in 2008 Wenger has overseen dramas including Eric & Ernie, Christopher and His Kind and Upstairs Downstairs.

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