Andrew Newman Leaving Channel 4

Andrew Newman, the head of comedy and entertainment at Channel 4 has left the channel after over 10 years of working for it. He is now moving to Objective Productions.

Amongst the shows Newman has been involved with (mainly as commissioner) include Brass Eye (as a specialist researcher), The 11 O'Clock Show, The Sunday Show, Da Ali G Show (producer), The Adam and Joe Show, The IT Crowd, Free Agents, Balls of Steel, Star Stories, The Friday Night Project, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Fonejacker, You Have Been Watching, The TNT Show and was responsible for commissioning series three to six of Peep Show.

Story from Broadcast Story from The Guardian Story from Chortle.co.uk

Hmmm, mixed feeling about this...

Yes. I suppose the big worry is whether or not his replacement will be as keen on Peep Show as he was.

Quote: Ian Wolf @ October 14 2009, 8:41 PM BST

Yes. I suppose the big worry is whether or not his replacement will be as keen on Peep Show as he was.

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I don't worry about that, particularly.

Wonder if Caroline Leddy might be due an early return to C4? *fingers crossed*

And today, Shane Allen has been promoted to the head of comedy and acting head of entertainment...

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/people/allen-named-c4-comedy-boss/5007168.article

Quote: Tim Walker @ October 21 2009, 6:03 PM BST

And today, Shane Allen has been promoted to the head of comedy and acting head of entertainment...

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/people/allen-named-c4-comedy-boss/5007168.article

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Lovely chap, despite not commissioning any of my stuff... yet.