Shane Allen
- Writer, executive producer, executive and commissioner
Press clippings Page 4
Worzel Gummidge to return for new special, Saucy Nancy
The BBC has confirmed that the new version of Worzel Gummidge written by and starring Mackenzie Crook will return for a new special titled Saucy Nancy.
British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2020Shane Allen: diversity discussed in every conversation
Shane Allen says push for more diversity will soon produce noticeable changes in output at the BBC.
Jim Waterson, The Guardian, 26th August 2020BBC Three to pilot sitcom set in a pupil referral unit
BBC Three is to pilot PRU, a sitcom set in a unit for struggling school pupils. The episode will be made by a production company that trains young people who have been removed from mainstream education.
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2020The Real McCoy added to BBC iPlayer
1990s sketch show The Real McCoy, which primarily featured Black and Asian cast members, has been added to BBC iPlayer.
British Comedy Guide, 29th July 2020BBC orders new stand-up series to support grassroots comedy
BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy will be filmed this summer, to support grassroots comedy talent in light of the significant impact Covid-19 has had on the stand-up comedy industry.
British Comedy Guide, 21st July 2020Two Doors Down to return for Series 5
BBC Scotland's hit sitcom Two Doors Down is to return to BBC Two for a fifth series.
British Comedy Guide, 1st June 2020BBC3 & BBC comedy chiefs tell indies 'not to cut cloth'
Fiona Campbell and Shane Allen adopt 'business as usual' approach to commissioning.
Max Goldbart, Broadcast, 5th May 2020BBC announces Galton & Simpson Bursary
The BBC has announced a new Comedy Writing bursary in the names of celebrated sitcom supremos Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The Galton & Simpson Bursary for Comedy Writing will award a £5,500 development fund.
British Comedy Guide, 29th April 2020Sophie Willan sitcom Alma's Not Normal gets a series
BBC Two has ordered a series of Alma's Not Normal, the new sitcom by Sophie Willan. It follows wide critical praise for a pilot episode broadcast earlier this month.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd April 2020Peter Kay's Car Share to return for audio special
Peter Kay and Sian Gibson are to return for a special audio-only episode of Car Share.
British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2020