Julia McKenzie (II)
- Producer and executive
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The Skewer debuts screen version
Radio 4's satirical comedy format The Skewer has launched an 18 minute animated short film to tie in with its tenth series.
British Comedy Guide, 17th October 2023No BBC Radio 4 show is 'safe from the axe' as bosses warn of 'difficult decisions' after listener complaints over comedy output
The future of much-loved Radio 4 comedy shows such as Just A Minute is not guaranteed - as one BBC executive warned no programme is 'sacrosanct'. Julia McKenzie, who oversees comedy on the station, said she 'will occasionally have to make difficult decisions' about bringing shows to an end.
Paul Revoir, Daily Mail, 22nd April 2023Ken Cheng and Please Use Other Door win BBC Audio Awards
This year's comedy winners at the BBC Audio Drama Awards are Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian and sketch show Please Use Other Door.
British Comedy Guide, 20th March 2023North East talent offered TV comedy development help
North East Screen and BBC Comedy have devised a scheme that will offer funds and support to six North East based comedy creatives, to help them develop their television ideas. There will also be an afternoon of panels and networking in Newcastle on Thursday 13th October.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd October 2022Richard Morris to run BBC Studios Audio Comedy
BBC Studios Comedy Productions has appointed Richard Morris as its new Creative Director of Audio Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 9th June 2022Julia McKenzie is the new Radio 4 comedy commissioner
Julia McKenzie, who is currently Creative Director at BBC Studios Audio, has been announced as the new Radio 4 Comedy and Entertainment Commissioner. She will start this new position in the summer.
British Comedy Guide, 21st April 2022Cameron Loxdale and Jade Gebbi are BBC Studios Contract Writers 2022
BBC Studios has announced its Contract Writers for 2022: Cameron Loxdale and Jade Gebbie.
British Comedy Guide, 17th March 2022Radio comedies shortlisted for BBC Audio Awards 2018
Liam Williams, The Penny Dreadfuls, Sarah Kendall, The Absolutely Radio Show, Harry And Paul Present and It's Jocelyn are amongst the shortlisted nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2018.
British Comedy Guide, 4th January 2018Radio comedies up for BBC Audio Awards 2018
Shows starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, John Finnemore, Marcus Brigstocke, David Jason and Jocelyn Jee Esien are amongst the nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2018.
British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2017Event report: Who will save the sitcom?
Is the sitcom in crisis and, if so, how can we rescue it? That was the question posed at a WGGB panel event on 22 May 2017 at London's Museum of Comedy.
Writers' Guild of Great Britain, 23rd May 2017