BBC Names Chris Sussman Director of Comedy

Chris Sussman, formerly director of scripted series at Netflix U.K. and prior to that head of comedy at BBC Studios, has rejoined the broadcaster as its director of comedy, where he’ll be responsible ...
Metro

Comedian Mark Watson calls out Live at the Apollo axe after shock BBC cut

Comic Mark Watson has shared his sadness at Live at the Apollo being axed (Picture: BBC) TV comedian Mark Watson is mourning the loss of Live at the Apollo after the BBC announced it was scrapping the ...
Variety

How British Comedy Show ‘Mock the Week’ Found New Life on TLC After BBC Cancellation: ‘Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder’

When long-running BBC comedy show “Mock the Week” returned to television screens after a three-year hiatus this past spring, fans may have noticed some changes: not only was the show longer and ...
BBC

BBC Comedy and Liverpool Film Office launch project to discover Liverpool’s next comedy talent

Following the success of the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool in May, BBC Comedy and the Liverpool Film Office have partnered to launch the BBC Comedy Liverpool Script Development project. Part of the ...