Christine Gernon
- Director and actor
Press clippings
BBC Comedy Collective 2024 applications open 11th January
Applications open on 11th January for the second cohort of the BBC Comedy Collective - the collection of bursaries focused around up-and-coming comedy writers, producers and directors.
British Comedy Guide, 8th January 2024BBC Comedy Collective and BBC Comedy Grants launched
The BBC has launched the BBC Comedy Collective, a collection of bursary schemes for writers, producers and directors. It has also announced BBC Comedy Grants, funding to increase access opportunity in comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 19th December 2022BBC Comedy Festival 2022 set for 11th to 13th May in Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne will host the BBC's first Comedy Festival. The three day event - 11th to 13th May 2022 - is aimed at comedy producers and those looking to break into or advance their career in the industry.
British Comedy Guide, 12th April 2022Interview: Gavin & Stacey director Christine Gernon
Ahead of the Christmas Day return of Gavin & Stacey, I spoke with its director Christine Gernon who has directed all of the episodes of the original run and is back for the special. We chatted about the logistics of filming Christmas in the Summer and her time working in America and what it's like working on their TV model. We also spoke about her start in television as a runner and eventual director on the BBC's beloved sitcom One Foot in the Grave.
Luke, The Custard TV, 12th December 2019