Comedy Central UK Gets New VP of Programming

LONDON: Louise Holmes has been named VP of programming for Comedy Central UK, effective November 25.

Holmes is tasked with looking after Comedy Central's programming, scheduling and research in the U.K. She will also oversee programming and scheduling for other territories managed by the U.K. office. Holmes will report into Jill Offman, the managing director of Comedy Central UK and senior VP of international content at Comedy Central.

Holmes is currently the head of marketing for BBC Two, BBC Three and BBC Four. Prior to this, Holmes served four years as the channel director of Discovery Networks Italy.

Offman commented, “I am thrilled that Louise is joining us as VP of rogramming. The breadth of knowledge and experience she has gained throughout her TV career to date will be invaluable as we continue to grow Comedy Central, delivering the best and most innovative content to our 16-34 audience.”

Holmes said, “I am looking forward to building on the success of recent U.K. originations such as Big Bad World and Seann Walsh World and to strengthening the already rich acquisitions portfolio over the coming months to give audiences more of what they have come to love and expect from Comedy Central.”