Shane Allen
- Writer, executive producer, executive and commissioner
Press clippings Page 8
BBC launches The Comedy Classroom competition
The BBC has launched The Comedy Classroom, a writing competition aimed at secondary school students. David Walliams is amongst those backing the campaign.
British Comedy Guide, 19th April 2016BBC commissioner Shane Allen: Not a turkey in sight
As families travel the four corners to get together, the pressure on entertaining everyone is huge and the spotlight on BBC comedy to play its part is greater than at any other time of the year.
Shane Allen, BBC Blogs, 18th December 2015BBC comedy boss uses licence fee to buy cupcakes
The BBC's comedy chief used £120 of public money to buy cupcakes for his staff, it emerged today. Shane Allen, who is paid a salary of £207,000, claimed the money back for 48 cakes last year. He also claimed expenses for taxis after watching comedy shows, hosting leaving drinks and buying comedy DVDs.
Daily Mail, 17th June 2014It's becoming harder and harder to remember the days when Ben Elton was funny - his latest comedic misfire was thankfully axed after a single series, with the BBC's controller of comedy commissioning Shane Allen blaming Twitter for "crucifying" the show. What Shane forgot is that Twitter is full of people - it was people that hated The Wright Way. All of the people.
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 29th December 2013Head of BBC comedy picks Father Ted as best comedy ever
BBC head of comedy Shane Allen has chosen Channel 4's Father Ted as his all-time favourite comedy and the one that should win Radio Times' poll to find the best of British TV.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 29th July 2013Is Shane Allen doing the Wright thing for BBC comedy?
New Controller of Comedy Commissioning at the BBC, Shane Allen, yesterday announced which of the corporation's sitcoms, new and established, are to be axed, and which are to be returning. However, has he made the right choices about the recommissioning and cancellation of certain shows?
Matthew McLane, UK TV Reviewer, 10th July 2013Frankie Boyle's Twitter profile TV return difficult
BBC controller of comedy commissioning Shane Allen says the edgy comic's social media posts could be compromising - but he would never censor anyone and still wants to bring him to the Corporation.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 9th July 2013Raft of BBC comedy axed
The BBC has cancelled a variety of sitcoms, including The Wright Way and Getting On, whilst commissioner Shane Allen has warned against Twitter reactions.
British Comedy Guide, 9th July 2013The secret of British comedy success in the US
As John Oliver ably fills in for Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, RadioTimes.com talks to the BBC's head of comedy Shane Allen about what kind of Brit comedy is right for the US audience - and what isn't...
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 13th June 2013BBC comedy boss Shane Allen's email to staff
Shane Allen is less positive about radio where he admits to be "digging away slowly and not so surely" after six months in post.
Ian Burrell, The Independent, 27th May 2013