BBC Unveils First Diversity & Inclusion Director

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K.J. Yossman The BBC has hired Chinny Okolidoh as its new director for diversity and inclusion. Okolidoh joins from L’Oreal U.K. and Ireland, where she is the director of diversity, equity and inclusion. At the BBC, her role will include overseeing diversity strategies, leading the diversity and inclusion team, originating and integrating initiatives related to everything from new talent to hiring to commissioning to training, and collaborating with directors across the BBC – including in news, content, studios and nations – to ensure best practices are implemented. “I’m thrilled that Chinny Okolidoh will be joining the BBC,” BBC chief operating officer Leigh Tavaziva said in a statement. “Ensuring the BBC truly reflects the public we serve – both on and off screen – has never been more important. I know Chinny’s experience and passion will help us to expertly build on the progress we’ve already made to improve representation across the industry.”

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Survivor is making its long-anticipated comeback, moving to the BBC for a brand new season. The reality TV show, whose first two seasons aired in the UK on ITV between 2001 and 2002, has been commissioned for a revival on BBC One from producers at Banijay UK company Remarkable Entertainment.

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K.J. Yossman The BBC is rebooting hit reality series “Survivor.” The show last appeared on U.K. screens in 2001 and 2002, when it aired on ITV for two seasons. The new adaptation, which will be produced by Banijay U.K.-owned Remarkable Entertainment, will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. It is the latest in a series of high-profile unscripted reboots from the BBC, following “Gladiators” and “The Osbournes: Home to Roost.” The 16-episode season promises physical and psychological challenges for 20 contestants, who must compete in a tropical location to be crowned the Ultimate Survivor.