Entertainment
BBC appoints Chris Sussman as new director of comedy
The former Netflix U.K. executive returns to the BBC to succeed Jon Petrie next month.
The short version
- Chris Sussman has been appointed as the BBC's new director of comedy, replacing Jon Petrie.
- Sussman previously held roles as director of scripted series at Netflix U.K. and head of comedy at BBC Studios.
- He will officially begin the role next month, reporting directly to BBC Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips.
- Emma Lawson will remain acting director of comedy until Sussman assumes his duties.
Key facts
- The BBC named Chris Sussman as its director of comedy to replace Jon Petrie, who announced his departure in June after five years.[Variety]
- Sussman will report to Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips and lead the commissioning team responsible for original BBC scripted comedy.[Variety]
- Before returning to the BBC, Sussman served as director of scripted series at Netflix U.K. and head of comedy at BBC Studios.[Variety]
- Sussman will begin his new role next month, with Emma Lawson serving as acting director of comedy in the interim.[Variety]
Sources
- BBC Names Chris Sussman Director of ComedyVariety metered