Micheál Jacob
- Producer, executive producer and script editor
Press clippings
How to work with a comedy writing mentor
I am pressing on with my lonely foray into character comedy and writing what I hope might some day be the pilot of a sitcom - helped by Micheal Jacob, my writing mentor who has, so far never backed away from me in a social situation (although there's still time).
Chris Smith, The Huffington Post, 12th January 2015Ex-BBC comedy head starts company to mentor new writers
Former BBC College of Comedy creative head Micheal Jacob has unveiled plans to launch MJ Scripts, a consultancy through which he will work with independent companies to develop and nurture new writing talent.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 15th June 2011Micheal Jacob: And it's goodbye from me
It's now 20 years since I became professionally involved in comedy, so that milestone, combined with leaving the BBC, has prompted me to embark on a nostalgic journey in my final blog.
Micheal Jacob, BBC Writersroom, 30th March 2011Producer Micheal Jacob to leave the BBC after a decade
BBC comedy producerMicheal Jacob, whose credits include My Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, is leaving the Corporation after ten years.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 21st February 2011From Sunday Lunchers to The Inn Mates
The college year ended with a showcase in March 2009, and of the scripts developed under the scheme, Sunday Lunchers by John Warburton made a real impact. And that was the beginning of the journey which turned Sunday Lunchers into The Inn Mates.
Micheal Jacob, BBC Writersroom, 30th July 2010