Here is the big news for Emmerdale as well as all the ITV soap fans! Iain MacLeod, the longstanding producer of Coronation Street, has been promoted to the role of Executive Producer for Continuing Drama at ITV. This promotion involves MacLeod’s responsibility to oversee not only Coronation Street but also Emmerdale.
MacLeod anticipates the thrill of shaping the future of these iconic soaps. The announcement marks a significant era for ITV soaps. Additionally, it promises innovative storylines under MacLeod’s leadership. Do you want to know more? Keep scrolling!
Emmerdale Set To Get Hit With A Big Change
We all know Iain MacLeod as the long-time Coronation Street producer, but now he is all set to oversee Emmerdale, too. He has been promoted to Executive Producer for Continuing Drama at ITV. He will now supervise the creative teams for both of the soaps. Iain expressed, “I am beyond delighted to be stewarding two shows that I – along with the whole nation – absolutely love.”
He highlighted that Emmerdale and Coronation Street hold a significant role in the lives of ITV viewers. He shared that it’s his privilege to work with such talented teams on both soaps. The former producer of Emmerdale and Hollyoaks said, “I have been honing my skills in producer roles for the past decade, and I am brimming with ideas for what the next chapter on each show will look like – I can’t wait to get started!”
Iain Take Up “One Of The Toughest, But Most Exciting, Jobs In The Tv World”
Additionally, this marks the end of the era for both soaps. MacLeod has produced some of the best storylines in Coronation Street. He even won numerous awards, including a BAFTA for Best Soap and Continuing Drama in 2022. Along with two Best Serial Drama Awards at the National Television Awards in 2019 and 2020.
The Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North, John Whiston, expressed his delight upon Iain taking up “one of the toughest, but most exciting, jobs in the TV world.” He mentioned the difficulties of the job by highlighting that the soaps involve six hours of primetime ITV output 52 weeks of the year that’s over three feature films’ worth).
Whistom said, “Luckily, Iain has produced all three Northern soaps, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks.” He added that Iain did a phenomenal job during his time. Bringing awards, amazing new characters, and impactful storylines, he did it all. He concluded his words by saying, “We are very fortunate to have him to help guide the soaps through their next phase.” For more Emmerdale updates, stay tuned to the TV Season & Spoilers!