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BBC Comedy Chief Pleased with Small Prophets Success

Updated 2026-05-14 11:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Jon Petrie, BBC comedy chief, is pleased that the hit show 'Small Prophets' failed to attract an American co-producer. The show has gained nearly eight million views and is the biggest scripted launch of 2026.

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BBC Comedy Boss Pleased Breakout Hit ‘Small Prophets’ Failed To Land American Co-Producer: “They Would Have Insisted On Some Mad Name”

Reflecting on the breakout success of Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets, BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie is pleased that his team failed to land an American co-producer. With nearly eight million views after its first 28 days, Small Prophets is the BBC’s biggest scripted launch of 2026 and one of its big

2026-05-14 10:59 UTC