Meet the Commissioner (Scripted): Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids Content for Sky, UK and ROI

Meet the Commissioner (Scripted): Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids Content for Sky, UK and ROI

For WFTV’s next Meet the Commissioner (Scripted), we will be joined by Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids Content for Sky in the UK and ROI. 

From February 2023, Sky Kids will say hello to a shiny new linear channel dedicated to entertaining and inspiring children (age 1-7), showcasing Sky Originals and big names that kids love. This new ad-free, 24-hour channel aims to help parents juggle daily routines with programming built to complement different blocks of their busy day.

Lucy will be discussing her plans for the new Sky Kids channel, her thoughts on what makes a great show and sharing insights on how to get a project commissioned with Catherine Williams, screenwriter, script/story editor, content creator and development producer.

Lucy’s recent commissions include Pip & Posy, the BAFTA-winning news show FYI and a drama series for older children Jacqueline Wilson’s Little Darlings.

Event Schedule

17:55: Please join the webinar waiting room

18:00: In conversation with Lucy Murphy

18:45: Audience Q&A

19:00: Finish

Lucy Murphy is Director of Kids Content for Sky in the UK and ROI. She is responsible for Sky’s Kids content across all platforms which includes 8 live partner channels, a library of over 10,000 On Demand episodes and the forthcoming Sky Kids channel which will launch in 2023 housing brand new Original’s and franchise favourites.

Lucy’s role includes acquisitions and commissions of original content for kids aged 1-12 in all genres, including games and interactive.

Recent commissions have included award-winning shows such as the pre-school animation Pip & Posy, the BAFTA-winning news show FYI, a spinoff from the iconic Morph series The Very Small Creatures, animated series The Brilliant World of Tom Gates and a drama series for older children Jacqueline Wilson’s Little Darlings.

How will the online event work?

This event will be live streamed via Zoom.us. Viewing details will be sent via your confirmation.

Attending participants will not be visible to others and will be muted throughout the session. After the talk, there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask their questions to the panel by using the Q&A feature.

This event is for existing WFTV members only.

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