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Julie Gardner To Develop Shows For U.S.

March 5, 2009 by Michael Hickerson   || Category: TV News

“Doctor Who” and “Life on Mars” executive producer, Julie Gardner is coming to the United States.  Gardner signed a contract with BBC Worldwide America Tuesday and will be responsible for scripted projects and seek to work with top-level U.S. writers as well as U.K. creative talent including Russell T. Davies, Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharaoh. She is expected to join the L.A. studio full time in June.
Gardner will work with Jane Tranter, who is an executive vp programming and production for BBC Worldwide America.

Gardner and Tranter’s highly successful working relationship began when Tranter assigned Gardner to head up the revival of “Doctor Who.” Working with writer and executive producer Russell T. Davies, the series debuted in March 2005 to huge audience and critical acclaim. Gardner went on to oversee two “Who” spinoffs, “Torchwood” and “The Sarah Jane Adventures.”

“Julie is a remarkable talent, and I’ve had the privilege of working with her for the past six years,” Tranter said. “She brings an unprecedented insight into drama development and production and has a solid track record of forging strong relationships with the creative community.

On her arrival in L.A., Gardner will be working alongside development executive, Angie Stephenson and senior vp programming and production, Ian Moffitt, who also serves as exec producer on the U.S. pilot of “Absolutely Fabulous.”

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