BBC Comedy is launching a Regional Partnership Scheme in the North East of England. Hat Trick Productions will team up with a local emerging production company to co-develop comedy projects in the area.
The BBC has announced it is to increase its investment in the comedy genre, with initiatives including more pilots, consolidating its short form strands, and opening a new producer and director bursary alongside its writing bursaries.
Julia McKenzie, who is currently Creative Director at BBC Studios Audio, has been announced as the new Radio 4 Comedy and Entertainment Commissioner. She will start this new position in the summer.
Production and distribution company DLT Entertainment has announced it has made an investment in Hannah Layton Management, as it continues to expand into talent representation.
Newcastle upon Tyne will host the BBC's first Comedy Festival. The three day event - 11th to 13th May 2022 - is aimed at comedy producers and those looking to break into or advance their career in the industry.
