Sreya Biswas named Head of BBC Studios Natural History Unit

BBC Studios has announced the appointment of Sreya Biswas as Head of its globally renowned Natural History Unit.

Biswas will lead the editorial, commercial and strategic direction for the NHU. Reporting to Kate Ward (MD, Unscripted BBC Studios), she will work alongside Creative Directors Mike Gunton and Jonny Keeling and lead the unit’s teams based in Bristol.

Biswas joined BBC Studios in the summer 2025 as the NHU’s Director of Programmes, where she oversaw a number of commissioned titles and the development of an ambitious portfolio of new innovative programmes for multiple global clients across a variety of platforms including the first BBC visualised nature podcast Naturewatch, feature documentary Matriarch, and Blue Planet III.

Previously she was Head of Commissioning for Natural History at the BBC where she oversaw some of the biggest landmark TV series including Planet Earth III, Asia, Kingdom and Blue Planet III, as well commissioning a broad range of natural history content including Big Cats 24/7, Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles, Spy in the Troop and An Hour on Earth. Biswas also oversaw feature documentaries including multi award-winning Silverback and Orphan as well as environmental thriller On Thin Ice: Putin v Greenpeace.

She is a Grierson Trustee, a film grant mentor for the Save Our Seas Foundation, and on the Wildscreen Bristol and Tanzania Festival advisory boards.

Kate Ward, Managing Director, Unscripted, BBC Studios, said: "Sreya marries her extraordinary creative reputation and deep passion for the people and programmes of the NHU, with a razor-sharp future facing vision that will look to deepen and strength how audiences can connect to the stories of the natural world. We are delighted to welcome her to this pivotal role and look forward to continued success for the NHU under her inspiring leadership."

Sreya Biswas commented: "I feel hugely privileged to be stepping into this role, working alongside Mike Gunton and Jonny Keeling and leading the NHU’s remarkable teams. As the Unit approaches its 70th year, we can look to the future with confidence and ambition, building on our unique reputation for innovation, integrity and unforgettable storytelling. I could not be prouder to help shape the future of this incredible Unit and advance our mission to make people love and protect the natural world, at a time when this mission matters more than ever."