Head of Drama

The Head of Drama was a position at the British Broadcasting Corporation. The individuals filling this position were in overall charge of production of episodes of dramas, including Doctor Who. After the series reboot in 2005, the show became part of the purview of BBC Wales and its head of drama.

Heads of Drama

BBC One

• Sydney Newman (1963-67)
• Shaun Sutton (1967-81)
• Graeme MacDonald (1981-85)
• Jonathan Powell (1985-87)
• Jane Tranter (2000-06)

BBC Wales

• Julie Gardner
• Piers Wenger
• Faith Penhale