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Bottger leaves Network 10

The head of children’s television at Network 10 in Australia has stepped down from her role after more than 15 years with the broadcaster.

Cherrie Bottger left at the end of 2018 having originally joined Network 10 in 2001 as head of children’s programming.

As head of children’s TV, Bottger oversaw all commissioned works, acquisitions, scheduling, in-house productions, international and local drama coproductions, programme development and the network’s documentary unit.

Screen Producers Australia CEO Matthew Deaner thanked Bottger for her support of locally produced children’s television down under.

“She has been a shining light in an often challenging area, was central to forming a real sense of community among all involved in children’s production and will always be held in the highest regard from producers and key creatives through to broadcast executives,” he said.

Producer Jonathan M. Shiff, creator of shows such as Mako Mermaids and H2O: Just Add Water, added: “Cherrie has been a close friend and mentor to me for decades. Her unstoppable passion and clear understanding for entertaining the Australian children’s audience is without peer, making her a national treasure. I wish her all the very best for her next adventure.”

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