New deal for his production company Touchscreen

 Armando Iannucci’s production company has signed a ‘development partnership' with BBC Studios.

The agreement will see Touchscreen work with the broadcaster’s independent production arm on new scripted programming.

Iannucci said: ‘Touchscreen is focused on making projects that reflect, confront or celebrate the world we live in. I’ll be continuing my relationship with HBO, and now with Touchscreen I have the opportunity to nurture new creative and production talent and ideas. 

‘I’m so glad that I’ll be partnering with BBC Studios to do this, especially as the BBC is where I learned my craft.  The aim of Touchscreen, with the support of BBC Studios, is to give others the same opportunity to find their voice and reach their audience, and for us together to make shows that are daring, that get people talking and which encourage us all to look at our world afresh.’

Mark Linsey, president of scripted programming at BBC Studios, said: ‘I’m delighted that BBC Studios is going to be in partnership with Armando and Touchscreen. 

‘Developing new British talent is critical for the future of our creative industry and I’m excited to see what talent and new storytelling we can build together.’

The deal was brokered by Lucy Fairney at PBJ Management.

Published: 3 Dec 2024