Commissioner: John Yorke

Short: Watch a video interview with John Yorke, BBC Controller of Drama

John Yorke is the BBC Controller of Drama Production.

John joined the BBC in the 1980s, working initially in radio before moving to television, where he became Executive Producer of EastEnders, masterminding some of the soap's most famous storylines.

In his present role, John works closely with the independent sector on a portfolio that encompasses series, serials and events across the four BBC channels, while retaining responsibility for EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City and Doctors. He also oversees the development of new series for BBC ONE.

Watch the interview