Phil Clarke (TV producer)

Philip Brian Clarke (born 14 May 1961)[1] is a British television comedy producer and executive. He has produced or executive produced many popular British TV comedy programmes including Peep Show, Brass Eye, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Big Train. In 2012 Clarke became Head of Comedy at Channel 4.[2][3][4][5] In 2017 he founded the independent television production company Various Artists Ltd (VAL), along with co-directors Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain and Roberto Troni.[6][7] Since founding VAL, Clarke has produced and/or executive produced the BAFTA-award winning Sally4Ever,Such Brave Girls, and the multi-BAFTA and Emmy-winning I May Destroy You.

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  2. ^ Khalsa, Balihar (19 November 2012). "Phil Clarke named C4 head of comedy | News | Broadcast". Broadcastnow.co.uk. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Channel 4 names new comedy chief : News 2012 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". Chortle. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  4. ^ Published Monday, Nov 19 2012, 14:26 GMT (19 November 2012). "Phil Clarke joins Channel 4 as head of comedy - Media News". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 May 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Phil Clarke named Channel 4 comedy boss - Business News". The Stage. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  6. ^ Dowell2019-03-13T15:48:00, Ben. "Interview: Phil Clarke & Roberto Troni, Various Artists Ltd". Broadcast. Retrieved 30 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "New company for Bain, Armstrong & Clarke". British Comedy Guide. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2021.