Jon Petrie becomes a commissioning editor

People Just Do Nothing producer Jon Petrie is to become a Channel 4 commissioning editor.

The executive – who first spotted the Kurupt FM team via their internet shorts – has also produced Channel 4’s new comedy Stath Lets Flats,.

He began his career working on comedy entertainment shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks, QI and Comic Relief, and in 2008 joined Ash Atalla's company Roughcut Television to develop online comedy content, while also running live sketch and stand-up nights.

Channel 4’s head of comedy, Fiona McDermott, said: ‘We’re thrilled to welcome Jon to the team. He’s rightly earned a reputation as a real craftsman of original British comedy, from People Just Do Nothing to Stath Lets Flats. 

‘He has a proven eye for distinct young comedy talent and we can’t wait to see what he brings at a time when comedy has never been stronger for Channel 4.’

Petrie – who joins the channel early in the new year – said: ‘I can't wait to get started at Channel 4. Offers like this don't come up very often. It's a very exciting time for comedy at the channel and I'm looking forward to working with Fiona and the comedy team very much.’

Published: 14 Nov 2018