Kate Edmunds to oversee comedy at Talkback

Kate Edmunds has been appointed director of programmes at Talkback, the production company that makes shows including QI, Celebrity Juice and Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow.

Edmunds will now oversee the company's comedy and entertainment projects. Both existing formats and those in development.

She joins from Tiger Aspect where she was their director of development. She previously worked at Talkback as an executive producer on Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier, and her other credits include The Last Leg, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Alan Carr: Chatty Man.

Jonno Richards, the managing director of Talkback says: "Having the brilliant Kate on the Talkback team puts us in great stead for the future. Her considerable expertise will help us create and deliver more funny, exciting and relevant shows."

Kate Edmunds comments: "Talkback is a very special company and I'm thrilled to be joining their ridiculously talented team. They have a wealth of creative talent and I can't wait to help build on their impeccable track record."