BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie Exits for Hat Trick Productions

Jon Petrie, the BBC's Director of Comedy, is exiting his role to join Hat Trick Productions. His departure marks a significant change in leadership for BBC Comedy.

1 Jun, 11:06 — 1 Jun, 11:10

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Jon Petrie's departure from the BBC, where he oversaw comedy programming, represents a significant shift in leadership for the broadcaster's comedy output. His move to Hat Trick Productions, a prominent independent comedy production company, suggests a potential impact on future comedy development and commissions from both entities.

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varietyMostly Factual93d ago

BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie Exits to Join Hat Trick Productions

Jon Petrie, the BBC’s director of comedy, is leaving the broadcaster to join Hat Trick Productions. Petrie will become the new creative director of Hat Trick, the independent comedy production company known for programs including “Derry Girls,” “Have I Got News for You,” “Mastermind” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” He joined the BBC in […]

By Ellise Shafer

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deadlineMostly Factual93d ago

BBC Comedy Boss Jon Petrie Exiting To Hat Trick

The head of comedy at the BBC, Jon Petrie, is leaving after five years to join Hat Trick Productions. Petrie has been responsible for the likes of Small Prophets, Amandaland, Dreaming Whilst Black and Such Brave Girls. He will take up a Creative Director role at Derry Girls maker Hat Trick, which he called a […]

By Max Goldbart

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BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie Exits for Hat Trick Productions

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