John Willis

John Willis is a British historian, documentary film director, and former television executive known for his extensive career in British broadcasting, including roles as Director of Programmes at Channel 4 and Director of Factual and Learning at the BBC. He served as Chairman of BAFTA from 2012 to 2014 and has authored books focused on the Second World War, such as Nagasaki: The Forgotten Prisoners. He studied history at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, and currently divides his time between Norfolk and London.