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Jon Petrie
Jon Petrie

Jon Petrie

  • Producer, executive producer and executive

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Catherine Tate sitcom Queen Of Oz coming to BBC

The BBC has commissioned Queen Of Oz, a sitcom starring Catherine Tate as a member of the Royal Family sent to Australia.

British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2022

BBC confirms Undoing Martin Parker series

The BBC has confirmed the commissioning of a new period comedy series set in 1990, from Car Share writers Sian Gibson and Paul Coleman.

British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2022

BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 open for entries

The BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 is now open for entries. The deadline to apply is 3rd July.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd May 2022

Where are the new classic sitcoms?

When The One Show recently ran a poll to find the best-loved BBC shows ever, half of the top programmes were sitcoms - but none was launched within the last 15 years. So where are the future classics?

Ian Youngs, BBC, 14th May 2022

Jerk to return for Series 3

Jerk, the BBC Three sitcom starring Tim Renkow, is to return for a six-part third series.

British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2022

Jack Carroll starring in short Mobility

The BBC is making Mobility, a comedy short for BBC Three that follows three Huddersfield teenagers "with nothing in common except that they all have to catch the mobility bus to school". The comedy is co-written by and stars Jack Carroll.

British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2022

Mawaan Rizwan's sitcom Juice gets full series

The BBC has confirmed it has ordered a full series of Juice, a new sitcom starring Mawaan Rizwan, for BBC Three

British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2022

BBC announces new comedy initiatives

The BBC has announced it is to increase its investment in the comedy genre, with initiatives including more pilots, consolidating its short form strands, and opening a new producer and director bursary alongside its writing bursaries.

British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2022

Alma's Not Normal Series 2 confirmed

BBC Two has ordered a second series of Alma's Not Normal, the critically acclaimed comedy created by and starring Sophie Willan.

British Comedy Guide, 21st April 2022

BBC 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 2022

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