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Chris Sussman To Become BBC’s Comedy Chief
The former BBC Studios comedy chief will replace Jon Petrie in the biggest job in British comedy. He was previously Director of Scripted Series at Netflix UK, exiting in 2022 , and has an expansive track record in major UK comedy and drama.
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Chris Sussman has been appointed as the BBC’s Director of Comedy, taking over the role from Jon Petrie. The former BBC Studios comedy chief will now lead the corporation’s comedy division, which is described as the biggest job in British comedy. Sussman previously served as Director of Scripted Series at Netflix UK, leaving that position in 2022, and he brings an extensive background in major UK comedy and drama productions.
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