Head of Production – Loretta Cocchi
 
Prior to establishing Handle and Spout, Loretta's career at the BBC spanned more than 20 years. Beginning as a Production Secretary on Playschool, Loretta rose through the ranks to become Head of Production at BBC Children's. Her career development followed the well respected Production Management route – encompassing the roles of Production Assistant and Unit Manager before progressing to Channel Manager and then Head of Production, working only to the Department's Controller. These latter roles centred on running the business arm of this flagship department and working closely with numerous independents.
 
Individual programme credits include: Eastenders, Blue Peter, Live & Kicking and Record Breakers.