Fool Me Once exec steps up to head of drama at Shindler’s prodco.

Nicola Shindler’s Quay Street Productions (part of ITV Studios) has appointed Richard Fee as head of drama with immediate effect.

Fee has been an executive producer at the prodco since 2021, but has worked with Shindler on more than 23 series over 15 years.

Together with Shindler, Fee has been a close collaborator with Harlan Coben, working as executive producer on drama adaptations of Fool Me Once (pictured), Stay Close, The Stranger and Safe for Netflix as well as the story producer on The Five for Sky.

He has also worked closely with Danny Brocklehurst on these titles, as well as on ITV mini-series, No Return, starring Sheridan Smith, and with Mick Ford on a number of series, most recently After the Flood for ITV.

Fee said: “I’m thrilled to be stepping into the role of Head of Drama at Quay Street Productions and look forward to making more great television with Nicola and our incredibly talented team.”

Shindler added: “Richard’s passion for storytelling and proven track record in the industry make him the perfect leader to further elevate our projects and add his unique perspective to help shape the future of our drama slate”.