Coronation Street’s production boss quits after 13 years – for rival soap
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Coronation Street is saying goodbye to yet another face – but this time one behind the scenes. Amid a wave of cast exits, it has been confirmed that the ITV soap’s Head of Production is leaving after 13 years to join a rival soap. Lee Rayner is swapping Weatherfield for Chester to become Hollyoaks’ new Head of Production.
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In his new role, Lee will reunite with Hollyoaks boss Hannah Cheers, who he previously worked with on Corrie. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. In a statement, Lee said: ‘I am thrilled to be embarking on a new adventure at Lime Pictures as Head of Production for Hollyoaks and helping to deliver such an engaging high-end drama.
‘I’m also very excited to reunite once again with the incredibly talented Hannah Cheers and really looking forward to getting to know and working with the production team, who have an industry-wide reputation as highly-skilled filmmakers. ‘I will also miss Coronation Street, my 13 years with the programme has flown by and I have loved working on such an iconic show and working alongside such talented and passionate people.’.
The MD of Lime Pictures, who produce Hollyoaks for Channel 4, John Whittle added: ‘We are delighted that Lee is coming to us from a much-loved programme, as well-oiled as Coronation Street, at delivering ambitious drama with a tightly moving schedule.
