Sreya Biswas, head of BBC Studios' Natural History Unit Courtesy of BBC Studios BBC Studios has named Sreya Biswas the new head of its Natural History Unit (NHU). She takes over from Jonny Keeling, who is moving into a new role from early 2027, as previously unveiled. Reporting to Kate Ward, managing director, unscripted at BBC Studios, Biswas will work alongside creative directors Keeling and Mike Gunton, overseeing the unit’s teams based in Bristol. “Biswas will lead the editorial, commercial and strategic direction for the NHU as it sets an ambitious growth strategy for the future,” the company said. Biswas joined BBC Studios in the summer 2025 as the NHU’s Director of programs, where she oversaw a number of commissioned titles and the development of a portfolio of new content for multiple global clients across platforms, including the first BBC visualized nature podcast Naturewatch, feature documentary Matriarch, and Blue Planet III. Previously, she was served as head of commissioning for Natural History at the BBC, where she oversaw some of the landmark TV series, including Planet Earth III, Asia, Kingdom and Blue Planet III, as well as commissioning a broad range of natural history content, including Big Cats 24/7, Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles, Spy in the Troop and An Hour on Earth. Biswas also oversaw feature documentaries, such as Silverback and Orphan, as well as environmental thriller On Thin Ice: Putin v Greenpeace. “Sreya marries her extraordinary creative reputation and deep passion for the people and programmes of the NHU, with a razor-sharp future-facing vision that will look to deepen and strength how audiences can connect to the stories of the natural world,” said Ward. “We are delighted to welcome her to this pivotal role and look forward to continued success for the NHU under her inspiring leadership.” Said Biswas: “I feel hugely privileged to be stepping into this role, working alongside Mike Gunton and Jonny Keeling and leading the NHU’s remarkable teams. As the unit approaches its 70th year, we can look to the future with confidence and ambition, building on our unique reputation for innovation, integrity and unforgettable storytelling. I could not be prouder to help shape the future of this incredible Unit and advance our mission to make people love and protect the natural world, at a time when this mission matters more than ever.”
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