BBC’s Chief Content Officer, Charlotte Moore, to Leave for Sony

Charlotte Moore, who has served as the BBC’s Chief Content Officer since 2020, announced her departure to take a new role at Sony. This comes as the BBC board addresses the controversy surrounding a documentary about Gaza featuring the son of a Hamas official. Moore’s departure is not directly linked to the furor, though the documentary has faced criticism over the narrator’s family ties. She praised the BBC, stating her admiration for its commitment to creativity and innovation and her pride in her accomplishments there. Moore will be stepping into the role of Chief Executive at Sony-owned Left Bank Pictures, known for producing series such as The Crown and Outlander.

Tim Davie, the BBC’s Director General, honored Moore, recognizing her contributions to the BBC, including her leadership in a period marked by significant change and her successful risk-taking and support for creatives. Moore’s tenure was also noted for bolstering the BBC’s presence in the digital age, both domestically and internationally.

The Gaza documentary, titled “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone,” was initially pulled from BBC iPlayer following revelations about the narrator’s father’s ties to Hamas. The documentary’s production, led by independent filmmakers Jamie Roberts and Yousef Hammash, involved collaborations with Palestinian camera operators in Gaza. Despite the documentary’s removal, questions arose about the awareness of the narrator’s family connections and the compliance checks conducted by the BBC. A letter from media professionals, including notable figures such as Gary Lineker, Mike Leigh, and others, has called for the reinstatement of the documentary, arguing its importance in shedding light on the Palestinian experience.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/feb/27/bbc-creative-chief-charlotte-moore-to-leave-for-sony-job