Andrew Newman

  • Writer and executive producer

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Andrew Newman interview

Interview with Objective Productions chief.

Maggie Brown, The Observer, 8th December 2013

When TalkbackThames trying to tell outgoing C4 comedy head Andrew Newman something in its pilot PhoneShop? "Throughout the show, they take the piss out of a 'new man', saying 'new man, you're a hopeless fool,'" Newman observed at the Comedy Showcase season launch - his swansong before joining Objective next month. "I suspect that's a glimpse of my future life. Months ago, you'd have all tried to be nice to me; now I can't affod to alienate anyone in this room."

Broadcast, 23rd October 2009

The script editor of Peep Show, Iain Morris, was intrigued to receive a letter informing him that a television crew was filming in his street this week. Especially when it turned out to be the team behind... Peep Show. Pondering why his area was chosen, Morris - who also happens to be the co-creator of The Inbetweeners - told commissioner Andrew Newman: "I think it's the crack dealer/gang special."

Broadcast, 21st August 2009

Peep Show to return for seventh series

Channel 4 has commissioned a seventh series of Bafta-winning sitcom Peep Show before the sixth series has even aired. C4 entertainment and comedy head Andrew Newman confirmed that Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong's sitcom would return for a further series, which is slated for next year. It is next due on screens this summer.

Robin Parker, Broadcast, 18th March 2009

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