Blue House Productions Taps Sister's Shaunna O'Brien as Development Producer
Blue House Productions, co-producer of the BBC comedy 'Small Prophets', has hired Shaunna O'Brien from Sister as Development Producer. O'Brien will identify and develop original comedy projects. The company is run by Christine Gernon and Emma Strain and is expanding its slate.
Blue House Productions, co-producer of the BBC comedy *Small Prophets*, has brought on Shaunna O’Brien from Sister as Development Producer. O’Brien previously worked on Sister’s northern England slate, including the BBC’s *The Split Up*. She will now focus on identifying and developing original comedy and comedy-drama projects for the Manchester-based label.
The company, led by director Christine Gernon and former BBC Studios LA VP Emma Strain, is formally launching this month. It is currently developing several originals and recently co-produced *Small Prophets*, which sold to Apple TV and is preparing for a second season. Gernon and Strain emphasized their commitment to supporting creative talent.
This hire signals continued growth in UK independent comedy production, particularly outside London. By adding an experienced development producer, Blue House may strengthen its pipeline of original shows, potentially increasing opportunities for writers and performers in the north of England. The success of *Small Prophets* on a global platform like Apple TV could also encourage other indies to seek international distribution, broadening audiences for British comedy. However, the immediate societal impact remains modest, affecting industry professionals and comedy fans more than the general public.