Piers Wenger
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Piers Wenger
Born: 1972 (age: 41)Piers Wenger is a British television producer who has been Head of Drama at BBC Wales since January 2009. His work includes the BAFTA-winning Victoria Wood drama Housewife, 49 and the 2007 adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's novel Ballet Shoes as well as Upstairs, Downstairs (2010) and Eric and Ernie (2011).
In January 2009, Wenger succeeded Julie Gardner as Head of Drama for BBC Wales. In July 2009, he took over her role as executive producer of Doctor Who as the drama's 2010 series entered production, and took a central role in the casting of actor Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor. He is also credited as executive producer on the spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures throughout series three.
In January 2009, Wenger succeeded Julie Gardner as Head of Drama for BBC Wales. In July 2009, he took over her role as executive producer of Doctor Who as the drama's 2010 series entered production, and took a central role in the casting of actor Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor. He is also credited as executive producer on the spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures throughout series three.




