Mackie to take up ITV role next month

ITV director of drama Nick Elliott will step down from his role next month in a move that will see the broadcaster’s controller of drama Laura Mackie take up the post.

Elliott was initially scheduled to retire at the end of 2007, but an ITV spokeswoman said an earlier departure date would make it more “straightforward” for producers looking to pitch ideas to the drama team.

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