Sussman Takes Over BBC Comedy Leadership
Chris Sussman has been appointed Director of Comedy at the BBC, succeeding Jon Petrie. He previously led comedy at BBC Studios and served as Director of Scripted Series at Netflix UK until 2022. His new role includes overseeing a substantial budget and a slate featuring shows like Ann Droid, which was renewed for a second season this week.
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