Corrie producer secures promotion to new ITV soap role

Coronation Street producer Iain MacLeod has been promoted to Executive Producer of Continuing Drama at ITV.

MacLeod, who has been overseeing Corrie since 2018 and has previously worked on Hollyoaks and Emmerdale, will now work alongside the series producer and producers for Coronation Street and Emmerdale and support them through all stages of production.

"I am beyond delighted to be stewarding two shows that I – along with the whole nation – absolutely love," MacLeod said in a statement.

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"They hold such a central role in viewers' lives and working with the immensely talented teams on either side of the Pennines to cement their position as the best soaps on the telly will be a massive thrill and a privilege," he continued.

"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!"

MacLeod will be working with John Whiston, managing director of continuing drama and head of ITV in the North, with a direct line to Huw Kennair Jones, who's ITV drama commissioner.

"I'm delighted that Iain has agreed to take on what is probably one of the toughest, but most exciting, jobs in the TV world," said John Whiston.

"Responsible for 6 hours of primetime ITV output 52 weeks of the year (that's over 3 feature films' worth) the job is not for the faint-hearted. Luckily Iain has been hewn in the fire of continuing drama having produced all three Northern soaps, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.

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"During that time he has racked up innumerable awards, brought to our screens fantastic new characters and storylines and tackled some really important social issues with boldness and sensitivity.

"We are very fortunate to have him to help guide the soaps through their next phase."

"We're thrilled Iain is going to become the Executive Producer on two of ITV's most important shows," Huw Kennair Jones added.

"Over his tenure on both Emmerdale and Coronation Street he has been responsible for many brilliant, award-winning storylines and we can't wait to see what's in store for the future."

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.

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