Chris Sussman To Become BBC’s Comedy Chief
Chris Sussman has been named as the BBC’s Director of Comedy. The former BBC Studios comedy chief will replace Jon Petrie in the biggest job in British comedy. He was previously Director of Scripted S
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Deadline reports that Chris Sussman will take over as the BBC's Director of Comedy, stepping into what the outlet describes as the biggest job in British comedy. Sussman, who previously led comedy at BBC Studios and served as Director of Scripted Series at Netflix UK before his 2022 exit, brings an extensive background in UK comedy and drama to the role. He replaces Jon Petrie in a move that signals the broadcaster's bet on proven leadership at a moment when British comedy faces mounting competition from global streaming platforms.
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