Shane Allen
- Writer, executive producer, executive and commissioner
Press clippings Page 9
New BBC comedy commissioner Shane Allen outlines plans
Shane Allen, the BBC's new comedy commissioner, has outlined some of his aims at the corporation, including trying to attract the likes of stand-up Daniel Kitson.
British Comedy Guide, 25th March 2013BBC commissioner Shane Allen - big interview
The new controller of comedy commissioning talks about Mrs Brown's Boys, Frankie Boyle - and why it's important to take a joke.
Ben Dowell, The Observer, 24th March 2013Film4 announces development fund for comedy films
Head of Film4 Tessa Ross has announced that Channel 4 will be investing an additional £1m specifically in the development of new British comedy films under the Film4 banner, with the new slate being commissioned by Shane Allen - Channel 4's Head of Comedy and the executive producer behind The Inbetweeners hit TV series and film.
Channel 4, 11th May 2012Shane Allen: serious support for comic talent
Channel 4's head of comedy on the joy of backing edgy shows, from the Comic Strip's Tony Blair spoof to Frankie Boyle's audience baiting.
Patrick Foster, The Guardian, 21st August 2011