British Comedy Guide

UKTV seeks new scripted comedy commissioner

UKTV logo. Copyright: UKTV

Digital network UKTV is searching for a new commissioning editor for scripted comedy.

It marks the broadcaster's continuing push into original programming, and further distance from its origins as a home of repeats from the best of BBC and ITV archives.

Mark Iddon, previously a producer at Avalon, has just been appointed into the equivalent position for the unscripted - Comedy Entertainment - commissioning team.

Both are brand new roles, as BBC Studios seeks to...

Premium Tools & Content
BCG Pro
This content is for BCG Pro members.

Already subscribed to Pro? Log in!

Register
Published: Friday 24th January 2020