- Sarah Asante joined UKTV as Commissioning Editor in April 2021 to drive the multi-channel broadcaster's scripted comedy ambitions. She is responsible for seeking out, developing, commissioning and executive producing brand-new scripted comedy shows for both Dave and Gold. Recent commissions for UKTV include upcoming DAVE comedy, Sneakerhead by Rough Cut Television starring Hugo Chegwin (People Just Do Nothing) and GOLD comedy, Newark, Newark by Balloon Entertainment written by Nathan Foad (Bloods). Sarah joined from the BBC, with more than 16 years' experience working in commissioning. She started in the public service broadcaster's comedy team as a Development and Digital Content Editor in 2015 and was later promoted to Commissioning Editor in 2018 - providing editorial oversight on a slate delivering short form series and long form sketch and sitcom ideas for BBC Two and Three. Sarah's recent commissions include cult hit sketch show Famalam and comedy pilots Dreaming Whilst Black and Behind the Filter. Before joining the BBC, Sarah spent over a decade working in commissioning teams across Factual and Entertainment at Fox International Channels, Scripps Networks, ITV and Channel 4.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Sarah Asante
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