Beth Willis – who worked with Wenger on Who – will replace him at Channel 4.

Piers Wenger has been appointed the new Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning.
His new job marks a return to the Beeb for Piers, who previously served as an executive producer on Doctor Who from 2010-11.

Since 2012, he’s served as Head of Drama at Channel 4 commissioning shows like Humans, the broadcaster’s biggest drama hit for 20 years.
“I have had an unforgettable and brilliant time at Channel 4 and it is with real sadness that I am saying goodbye,” Wenger said.

“But the scope and scale of BBC Drama make this an irresistible challenge and I could not be more excited about joining the talented team there and for the new relationships and creative adventures which lie ahead of me at the BBC.”Wenger replaces Polly Hill, who departs the post to become head of drama for rival broadcaster ITV.

His replacement at Channel 4 will be Beth Willis, who’s worked with Piers as Deputy Head of Drama since 2012.
She’s another Doctor Who veteran, having also served as executive producer from 2010-11 alongside Wenger and Steven Moffat.

“I’m honoured and excited to be given this opportunity to usher in the next wave of ambitious, distinctive and entertaining dramas to the channel,” Willis said.
“I’m passionate about finding brilliant writers and producers – and encouraging them to do what they do best.”

Wenger and Willis will both take up their new roles in the autumn.