BBC Studios has announced the launch of a new scripted production label, CliffEdge Entertainment, with Deborah Sathe stepping in as Chief Creative Officer. The label aims to produce scripted series, focusing primarily on crime, mystery, and thrillers, while also specializing in returning shows that foster a dedicated fanbase. Notable programs now under the CliffEdge banner include Silent Witness, Father Brown, and Shakespeare and Hathaway.
Upcoming productions will feature the Welsh romantic thriller The Night They Vanished, made in collaboration with Channel 4 and destined for BritBox, along with The Detection Club, which is currently filming. Sathe expressed excitement about leading the label, emphasizing its commitment to ambitious, character-driven drama.
Jamie Hall, Managing Director for BBC Studios Scripted, endorsed Sathe’s leadership and vision for the new label. With a background that includes key roles at the BBC and other organizations, Sathe brings significant experience to this new venture.
