Hunt leads Five drama push

From Jessica Rogers for Broadcastnow:

Five's new director of programmes Jay Hunt has been given the task of finding a long running UK drama for the channel.

Hunt, who officially starts her new job today (Monday 17 September), will be tasked with commissioning a cost-effective high volume soap or drama by the end of next year.

The move is a direct result of Five managing director of content Lisa Opie's strategy to no longer commission short-runs of drama for the channel.