Corrie producer moves to ITV commissioning

Coronation Street producer Steve Frost has moved from production to commissioning, with UK terrestrial ITV appointing him as head of continuing series for drama.

Frost will join director of drama Laura Mackie’s expanded drama team, and will be responsible for overseeing the channel’s slate of long-running programmes, including Coronation Street, Emmerdale, The Bill, Marple, Heartbeat, and Taggart . He takes on the role after two years as producer of Coronation Street.

Prior to Coronation Street, Frost produced The Royal and joined Yorkshire Television as Emmerdale’s story editor in 2000, before becoming the show’s producer in 2001. He has also worked as a scriptwriter and script and storyline editor on football drama Dream Team, and as assistant director on shows such as Brookside and Hollyoaks.

“To have secured someone of Steve’s talent and experience in such a crucial role within ITV drama is fantastic,” said Mackie.

“His track record speaks for itself and he fully deserves this new role looking after a wider remit of shows. I’ve no doubt that ITV’s biggest programming brands will continue to excel under his guidance.”