Francis Hopkinson to leave Channel 4

Channel 4's senior commissioning editor for drama, Francis Hopkinson, is leaving the broadcaster to join former ITV colleague Andy Harries in the independent sector.

Mr Hopkinson is understood to have handed in his notice and will depart at the end of May, after around two years at Channel 4.

He is said to be planning to join the new independent TV and film production company being set up by Mr Harries, who is leaving his job as ITV Productions controller of drama, comedy and films later this year.

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