Jonty Claypole

Director of Arts
BBC

Jonty Claypole is Director of Arts BBC. He joined BBC Arts in 2003 after a string of attempted careers, such as a musician, screenwriter, comedian, cameraman and chauffeur. He was a director and series producer on landmark series like Around the World in 80 Treasures and Seven Ages of Britain with David Dimbleby. As Executive Producer, he has created new strands such as What Do Artists Do All Day, Secret Knowledge and In Their Own Words, landmark series including A History of Art in Three Colours and A Very British Renaissance, and single films like Julien Temple’s London: The Modern Babylon. In 2012, he became Head of Arts for BBC Productions, joining up television production in Glasgow, London and Bristol, before moving to his current post in 2014.

View 2022 Contributors

Latest Tweets

Joining as a Trustee is Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies and Assistant Principal for Religion and Society at the University of Edinburgh. She is known internationally as a public intellectual and is a regular commentator in the media.

Last year

Dan Mulhall will be joining the board as a Trustee. Dan is a retired Irish diplomat, academic and published author. He is the current Parnell Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge and is a consultant with the global law firm DLA Piper.

Last year

Also joining as a Trustee is Professor Gayle McPherson, Professor of Events and Cultural Policy and Director of the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). She is also a member of the European Cultural Parliament.

Last year

Joining us as a Trustee is Stephen Gethins, Professor of International Affairs at the University of St Andrews. Prior to that, Stephen was MP for North East Fife, the SNP International affairs spokesperson and was twice selected to sit on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

Last year

Joining in the role of Chair is Shonaig Macpherson CBE, an experienced Chair and non-executive director used to working at the most senior levels of government, private, public and third sectors.

Last year

If you're interested in attending Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2022 as media, interviews with contributors and ministers, or photo opportunities, please contact Susie Gray at susie@thecornershoppr.com or 07834 073795.

Sign-up to our newsletter for all the latest news and information.