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…
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.
Head of Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs, Science & Documentary
Andrew has over 20 years’ experience of production and commissioning business affairs in the BBC and... BBC Studios supporting, at various times, Science, Docs, Arts, the NHU, News and Currents Affairs and Learning. Since Studios inception he has led on Production’s contractual relationships with several major SVOD clients and managed the Factual business affairs team in London and, more recently, Glasgow
