Julian Hector

Julian Hector in 2019

Julian Hector (born 1958) is a British television and radio producer and executive who was Head of the BBC Natural History Unit.[1] During his career, he has been producer of David Attenborough's Life Stories on BBC Radio 4, producer of the Tigers about the House television series, writer and producer of the Lakes and Rivers episode in the BBC’s Wild Africa series, producer of World on the Move, and instrumental in establishing the BBC's Tweet of the Day.[2][3][4][5][6] He was described by Sir David Attenborough as ‘one of the most inventive producers in radio’ and during his award of an honorary doctorate from the University of Bristol was credited with bringing ‘live natural history programming to Radio 4’.[3]

  1. ^ Lisa Opie, BBC Studios Director, Factual (1 September 2016). "Studios Factual appoints new head of Natural History Unit – Media Centre". BBC. Retrieved 2 May 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Ariel – Natural history man awarded honorary doctorate". Ariel. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Bristol University – Public and Ceremonial Events Office – Dr Julian Hector". University of Bristol. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  4. ^ Ben Dowell (February 2008). "BBC embarks on mammoth World on the Move series". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  5. ^ Rees, Eileen (30 June 2010). Bewick's Swan. ISBN 9781408133101. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  6. ^ "BBC Two – Tigers about the House, Series 1, Episode 3". BBC. Retrieved 13 May 2015.