Meet the Commissioner (Scripted): Sarah Asante, Commissioning Editor, Scripted Comedy, UKTV

In this event host Janet Awe, Development Consultant at Merman, will be in conversation with Sarah Asante, Commissioning Editor Scripted Comedy at UKTV, discussing the current landscape of scripted comedy in TV, her thoughts on what makes a great show and sharing insights on how to get a project commissioned.

Sarah's recent commissions include sketch show FAMALAM and comedy pilots Behind the Filter, written by Phoebe Walsh, and Dreaming Whilst Black, written by Adjani Salmon.

Sarah Asante joined UKTV as Commissioning Editor in April this year 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.

Sarah joined from the BBC and has 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…