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Nine, Sky NZ and UKTV to share drama priorities and commissioning strategies at Content London

By C21 Reporters 27/08/2026

Nine’s Andy Ryan, Sky New Zealand’s Tina McLaren and UKTV’s Helen Perry are the latest drama commissioning executives confirmed to speak at Content London.

Content London takes place from November 30 to December 3. To find out more about the event and register at the AUGUST EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT RATE of £1099, saving £300, CLICK HERE.

Appearing as part of the Content Strategies track, the three executives will offer a window into the drama landscape across Australia, New Zealand and the UK, including the stories and creative talent they are looking to develop, the changing role of streaming and broadcast, and where international producers can find opportunities with their businesses.

With commissioners under increasing pressure to build distinctive, returnable slates while responding to shifting audience habits and tighter production economics, the session will provide insight into the thinking behind some of the most active scripted businesses in their respective markets.

Content London brings together leading commissioners, buyers, producers and distributors from around the world, with the Content Strategies track providing a direct view of what major platforms and broadcasters are looking to acquire, commission and develop.

Andy Ryan
Head of scripted – streaming and broadcast
Stan, 9Network and 9Now
Ryan is one of Australia’s most experienced and successful drama commissioners. As head of scripted – streaming and broadcast, he is responsible for the development and production of all scripted originals across Nine Entertainment, including streaming service Stan, linear broadcaster 9Network and BVoD service 9Now. Prior to this expanded role, he had been head of drama for Nine since 2011.

Tina McLaren
Commissioning editor
Sky New Zealand
McLaren leads the commissioning team for Sky NZ Originals and oversees the scripted slate across the wider Sky portfolio. A senior screen executive with more than 25 years’ experience, McLaren has worked across commissioning, production and development, helping shape drama, documentary and reality storytelling in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her career spans some of the country’s most influential screen organisations, including TVNZ, Screentime NZ and Warner Bros Discovery ANZ.

Helen Perry
Head of drama commissioning
UKTV
Perry leads UKTV’s growing slate of acclaimed original dramas. Her commissions include Bergerac, Bookish, The Marlow Murder Club, Outrageous and Hit Point, the latter marking UKTV’s first original drama for U&Dave.