Exclusive: The BBC has committed big to comedy by adding £10M (12M) to the genre’s budget over the next two years, as Director Jon Petrie talks up U.S. co-pros and unveils a new season of Jack Whitehall’s Bad Education, a Detectorists feature and recommissions of The Cleaner, Jerk and Guilt.
The extra cash is intended for “high-impact material that represents the whole of the UK” and will help with “rising costs,” according to Petrie, who described it as a “sizeable increase.”
“I feel very lucky that we have it,” he added, as he chatted to Deadline before heading up to Newcastle for the BBC’s inaugural Comedy Festival, an event that has been keeping him busy since he replaced Shane Allen around six months ago. The likes of Romesh Ranganathan and Charlie Brooker are taking part in the Festival.
The money comes as the BBC prepares to...
The extra cash is intended for “high-impact material that represents the whole of the UK” and will help with “rising costs,” according to Petrie, who described it as a “sizeable increase.”
“I feel very lucky that we have it,” he added, as he chatted to Deadline before heading up to Newcastle for the BBC’s inaugural Comedy Festival, an event that has been keeping him busy since he replaced Shane Allen around six months ago. The likes of Romesh Ranganathan and Charlie Brooker are taking part in the Festival.
The money comes as the BBC prepares to...
- 5/11/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar News
’90 Day Fiance’ Scott Wern Banned From Dating Apps
- 5/11/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Real Reason Ty Ferrell Did Not Choose Megan?
- 5/11/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- TV Shows Ace
Ryan Seacrest’s Ex Gives His Mom A Special Shoutout
- 5/11/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Jesse Solomon Reveals Fight Between Danielle And Paige
- 5/11/2024
- by Hailee Dent
- TV Shows Ace
‘Golden Bachelorette’ Alum Joan Vassos Details Nightmare Date
- 5/11/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Are Brandon & Grace Still Together?
- 5/11/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- TV Shows Ace
General Hospital Spoilers May 13-17: Jason Shocks, Anna Slaps & Blq Wedding!
- 5/11/2024
- by Belynda Gates-Turner
- Soap Dirt
‘Young Sheldon’ Finale: How Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik Return
- 5/11/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Young and the Restless Weekly Spoilers May 13-17: Kyle Shocks, Ashley Attacks & Adam’s Desperate!
- 5/11/2024
- by Belynda Gates-Turner
- Soap Dirt
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.