EP73 - Chris Sussman - The future of comedy at BBC Studios from the Head of Comedy.

Chris Sussman (@chris_sussman) is the Head of Comedy at BBC Studios. Chris is responsible for leading the BBC Studios Comedy team, across the UK - in TV, radio and online. He manages the existing slate of productions and take the lead in developing new hit shows and working with exciting, diverse comedy writers and performers. If anyone knows about offence, the state of comedy at the BBC and how to sell an idea to TV it's Chris.I got him on to talk about:What is BBC Studios?The nature off offence and if it should be the BBC's job to shield people.Why he thinks Mrs Browns Boys was ground breaking.What the future of the BBC looks like as it moves into making shows for other broadcasters How to get your show idea seen by him What are the chances of getting your show purchased if you don't have an agent? AND MORE! This podcast would be useful for anyone who has a TV show they want to sell or get made as well as writers who want to learn more about what goes on behind the closed doors of the BBC. You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ChrisSussmanOr get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937Or stream it on YouTube - https://youtu.be/S-isMsx-AYQ Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomIf you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast  Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two! Oh and I have a book out that's a how-to guide for building your audience online through free content. Grab yourself a copy for just £5 here. Thanks, Si x  Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.Here are the links -iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcastYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISwFacebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rsTwitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravelSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.