BBC Studios taps Sreya Biswas to run its wild side

BBC Studios has named Sreya Biswas head of its Natural History Unit, the team behind Planet Earth III and Blue Planet III. She’ll take over from Jonny Keeling in early 2027, Deadline reports. Source

This isn’t a farewell episode for Keeling. He’s staying with BBC Studios and moving into a creative director role at the unit, where Biswas will work alongside him and fellow creative director Mike Gunton. Deadline reports that the reshuffle was first announced in July, alongside the search for a new head. Source

BBC Studios says Biswas will lead the unit’s editorial, commercial and strategic direction. She’ll oversee its Bristol-based teams and report to Kate Ward, the company’s managing director of unscripted. The wildlife may get top billing, but this job includes the business end, too. Source

Biswas joined BBC Studios in summer 2025 as the unit’s director of programmes. In that role, she has overseen projects including the visualised nature podcast and feature documentary .