Myfanwy Moore has been named as the BBC's new controller of UK comedy production.
She will take control of the BBC's in-house comedy department across both TV and radio.
Moore was previously editor of new comedy at the BBC from 1997 to 2005, developing shows including Little Britain, That Mitchell and Webb Situation and The Dave Gorman Collection.
She returns to the BBC after working at ITV as commissioning editor of comedy. During her time at ITV she had been responsible for its recent scripted comedy output including Birds Of A Feather, Plebs, Vicious and The Job Lot.
From 1995 to 1997, she also launched the Paramount Comedy Channel as Director of Programmes.
Moore said of her new role: "I have loved my time at ITV, but as any comedy geek knows, running BBC in-house comedy - the birthplace of so many well-loved and enduring shows that have shaped popular culture - is an...
She will take control of the BBC's in-house comedy department across both TV and radio.
Moore was previously editor of new comedy at the BBC from 1997 to 2005, developing shows including Little Britain, That Mitchell and Webb Situation and The Dave Gorman Collection.
She returns to the BBC after working at ITV as commissioning editor of comedy. During her time at ITV she had been responsible for its recent scripted comedy output including Birds Of A Feather, Plebs, Vicious and The Job Lot.
From 1995 to 1997, she also launched the Paramount Comedy Channel as Director of Programmes.
Moore said of her new role: "I have loved my time at ITV, but as any comedy geek knows, running BBC in-house comedy - the birthplace of so many well-loved and enduring shows that have shaped popular culture - is an...
- 2/26/2014
- Digital Spy
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