Jonathan Blyth
- Writer, producer, executive producer and executive
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BBC Studios commercial comedy boss Jonathan Blyth to depart
Commercial director for comedy and scripted to leave BBC after 10 years.
Ellie Kahn, Broadcast, 14th June 2023Diane Morgan and Nick Mohammed sign deals with BBC Studios
BBC Studios has announced that it has signed development, co-production and distribution deals with writers and actors Diane Morgan and Nick Mohammed.
British Comedy Guide, 28th February 2023Am I Being Unreasonable? gets second series
Am I Being Unreasonable?, the comedy thriller starring Daisy May Cooper, has been renewed for a second series by BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 28th October 2022Jamie Demetriou signs BBC Studios deal
BBC Studios has announced a creative partnership with Jamie Demetriou.
British Comedy Guide, 6th July 2022Mawaan 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 2022Jonathan Blyth on the launch of BBC Studios Showcase
Life can feel a little bleak at times, particularly recently. So it is no surprise that comedy drama is top of the list for younger viewers and the second most popular choice for all audiences in the UK. Demand for library comedy series was also up by 50% last year. As Director of Comedy for BBC Studios, finding the very funniest ideas for UK and international viewers, it's my job to work out what will make us laugh. Comedy can be a subjective thing, but here are some common themes we all enjoy.
Jonathan Blyth, BBC, 28th February 2022Interview: BBC Studios' Jonathan Blyth & Kelly Miller
As BBC Studios gears up for its annual showcase, where it introduces its upcoming hot projects to international buyers, U.K.-based Jonathan Blyth, BBC Studios' director of comedy, and Kelly Miller, BBC Studios' Los Angeles-based senior VP of scripted strategy, sat down with Variety to discuss what's on their comedy slate, working with streamers and the biggest challenges they're currently facing.
K. J. Yossman, Variety, 22nd February 2022Romesh Ranganathan to star in sitcom Avoidance
Romesh Ranganathan has created a new BBC One sitcom. He will star as beta male father Jonathan in Avoidance, forced to change his life for the sake of their son when his partner throws him out.
British Comedy Guide, 17th January 2022Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli create BBC comedy thriller
Real-life best friends Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli have created and will star in a BBC comedy thriller series together. The show focuses on two friends who find their lives unravelling.
British Comedy Guide, 29th October 2021Simon Bird and Jonny Sweet sign with BBC Studios
BBC Studios has announced a development, production, and distribution partnership agreement with writers and actors Simon Bird and Jonny Sweet.
British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2021