EXCLUSIVE:Priscilla Parishhas quietly stepped down as the head of drama atBBC Studiosafter four years.

Parish joined the BBCs commercial production unit inOctober 2019fromLine of DutyandBodyguardproducer World Productions.

Her departure was not announced by BBC Studios, but the company confirmed the news to Deadline.

Priscilla Parish

Priscilla ParishBBC

Her replacement is expected to be announced soon.

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Parish has overseen shows including BAFTA-winnerTime, starring Sean Bean and Stephen Graham.

A second season recently launched with Bella Ramsey and Jodie Whittaker.

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Also on BBC Studios slate is the upcomingKidnapped, which will dramatize the abduction of model Chloe Ayling.

Parish was also an executive producer on Netflix featureLuther: The Fallen Sun.

BBC Studios has suffered some blows in recent years, however.

The production unitlostHolby Cityafter 23 yearsand theBBC recently canceled daytime dramaDoctors.