Feb 16 2016
The head of children’s programming at Viacom-owned UK broadcaster Channel 5 has left the company. Jessica Symons joined Channel 5 in 2006 and was given responsibility for its children’s programming block Milkshake! in 2012, having previously been manager and then commissioning editor of children’s content. A Channel 5 spokesman has confirmed that Jessica Symons has […]
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Dec 5 2016
Former C5 kids boss Jessica Symons launches Ivy House Productions
Channel 5’s former head of children’s Jessica Symons is launching her own kids indie, Ivy House Productions. Symons has several programmes in development, for both the pre-school and tween audience covering live-action, puppet shows, animation and a sports show. One of the shows in development is a (Greek) drama series (in collaboration with Nick Wilson […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Ivy House Productions, Jessica Symons, Milkshake!