Jon Petrie Leaving BBC Comedy To Join Hat Trick

Jon Petrie Leaving BBC Comedy To Join Hat Trick

Jon Petrie is leaving the BBC Comedy head role to join Hat Trick having commissioned 'Amandaland', 'Small Prophets', 'Such Brave Girls'.

BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie steps down : News 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide

BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie steps down - Exec to join Have I Got News For You makers Hat Trick

BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie quits after backing some of the broadcaster's biggest hits - HUM News English

The BBC executive behind some of the broadcaster's biggest recent comedy successes is leaving after five years in one of British television's most influential roles. Jon Petrie, the BBC's director of comedy, is stepping down to join production company Hat Trick Productions as creative director. He will leave the broadcaster in August, with Emma Lawson taking over as interim director of comedy. While not a household name, Petrie has played a majo…