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Amy Buscombe
BBC Children's
Commissioning Editor, Independent Drama
Amy is the Commissioning Editor for 6-16 scripted content from Independents at BBC Children’s, working to the Head of Content Cheryl Taylor across narrative comedy and drama. Recent titles include the popular football drama ‘Jamie Johnson’, digital first comedy ‘Secret Life of Boys’, improvised iPlayer-only drama ‘Logan High’, and 2018 Bafta winners ‘So Awkward’ (for Children’s Comedy) ‘Joe All Alone’ (for Children’s Drama). Amy is also overseeing two exciting new classic book adaptations for 2020.
Amy's Sessions
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Staying Local
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