The BBC Studios Science Unit produces a plethora of bold and trail-blazing content with an unmatched network of experts and access to some of the world’s most advanced scientific institutions.
From blue-chip landmark series to drama-documentary and popular consumer health programming, we use quality journalism, innovation, and pioneering technology to make complex scientific ideas acces…
Managing Director, Factual
Tom oversees the Factual portfolio and is responsible for the Documentary, Science & Natural History... units. Between them, they have over 70 titles currently in production for 18 different platforms. Previously he was in BBC commissioning as Head of Specialist Factual where his department's commissions included BAFTA winners Planet Earth II, Blue Planet II, Yorkshire Ripper Files, Muslims Like Us and returners such as Inside The Factory, Surgeons and A House Through Time.
Head of the Science Unit
Andrew Cohen is Head of BBC Studio’s Science Unit. As an executive producer, his credits include The... Planets, 8 Days and Climate Change - The Facts. Andrew has won numerous prizes including Grierson, RTS, Broadcasting Press Guild, Peabody and BANFF awards. He is also co-author of six best-selling books.
Head of Production, The Science Unit
Laura has over 20 years’ experience in the TV industry, overseeing all aspects of production from co...mmission and funding to delivery. Recent credits include The Wonders box set, Stargazing Live, Trust Me I’m a Doctor, Horizon, 8 Days and The Planets.
Director of Development, The Science Unit
Nicola runs The Science Unit’s development slate, creating ideas for clients from the BBC to Netflix.... Commissions include landmark The Planets, documentary feature 8 Days and factual theatre Fatberg Autopsy and The Edge of Science. Before this she spent over 15 years as a series producer and director.
Head of Commercial & Business Development, Science & Documentaries
Emma has held a variety of commercial and business development roles at the BBC, most recently overs...eeing the Factual production pipeline from Beijing as Head of Business Development. In her current role, Emma manages the end-to-end deal pipeline for The Science and Documentary Units, whilst continuing to oversee the China pipeline.
