In this episode of Spotlight, Antonia Rogers speaks to the Director of Comedy at the BBC, Jon Petrie. In his extensive career in comedy, he has overseen beloved TV shows such as Friday Night Dinner, the Windsors and People Just Do Nothing. He is responsible for the commissioning of all scripted comedy programmes to the BBC, and his most recent commissions include the third series of The Cleaner, featuring Greg Davies, Cunk's Quest for Meaning, and And Did Those Feet... with Alan Partridge.

Jon shares his path into producing TV comedy, and his advice for anyone wanting to enter into the field. Antonia and Jon also discuss the complexities of commissioning comedy for the BBC, and what the purpose of comedy should be. With a career full of highlights, it's a privilege to listen to Jon's expertise and experiences in the industry.

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Credits:

Host & Editor: Antonia Rogers

Producer: Archie Pearman

Director: Alice Hazell

Composer: Henry Nurse

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