Channel 4 appoints Alisa Pomeroy as Head of Unscripted

Channel 4 has today announced Alisa Pomeroy as its new Head of Unscripted, reporting to recently appointed Director of Programmes David Brindley. She takes up her new position in January.

Part of Channel 4’s restructured commissioning team, the role brings together the Documentary & Factual Entertainment, Reality & Entertainment and Specialist Factual slates.

Pomeroy has played a pivotal role in some of Channel 4’s biggest successes in recent years, including To Catch a Copper, The Push: Murder on the Cliff and Jade: The Reality Star Who Changed Britain; factual dramas Partygate and Dirty Business; and factual entertainment launches Handcuffed, Secret Genius and Snackmasters.

Her new remit spans landmark factual titles 24 Hours in Police Custody and Educating Yorkshire, factual entertainment including Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, comedy favourites Taskmaster and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and family hits Gogglebox and The Great British Bake Off.

Working with Brindley and her commissioning team, Pomeroy will shape Channel 4’s unscripted editorial vision and commissioning strategy, ensuring it remains a destination for distinctive, popular programming.

Emma Hardy, Head of Commissioning Operations, said: “Alisa has been a fantastic colleague, creative and leader at Channel 4 for the past 11 years. We’re so looking forward to the next chapter in her expanded new role.”

Alisa Pomeroy said: “I’m delighted to take on this new role at a pivotal moment for Channel 4. Over the past 11 years, I’ve had the privilege of working on some of the Channel’s biggest shows alongside outstanding creatives.

“This expanded Unscripted remit is an exciting opportunity to build on that experience, bring fresh ambition to our programming and champion bold, original ideas. I’m looking forward to working with our teams and creative partners to shape what comes next. I can’t wait to get started!”