Paul Deane

Paul Deane, Digital Development Lead at BBC Studios Natural History Unit

As Digital Development Lead in the Unit, Paul has developed a wide range of productions. These are as diverse as Cbeebies shortform series, VR & AR productions, numerous 360 films and over 15 games, including the BAFTA nominated Deadly Planet.

For 'grown-ups' Paul has helped guide Springwatch online over 10 years helping it reach huge audiences with its mix of live cameras & social TV shows, and applying the same formula the the BAFTA winning The Big Blue Live. Through 2017 & 18 the hugely impactful Blue Planet II & #OurBluePlanet Campaign reached over 1bn people globally, winning the The Chatham House Prize for its impact on ocean plastic pollution.