Nick Mohammed and Diane Morgan have both signed development deals with BBC Studios.

Variety has reported that they have signed deals for development, co-production and distribution of new scripted material, which BBC Studios "will rep and distribute internationally."

Mohammed is currently best known as Nate in the Apple TV+ hit comedy Ted Lasso, which is due to return for a new series in March. Morgan is best known for the comic creation Philomena Cunk, who has starred in her own series on the BBC.

Jonathan Blyth, commercial and partnerships director for comedy at BBC Studios, said: "“We are big fans of Nick’s work and are delighted to be joining forces with him to develop new and ambitious scripted ideas, in his own inimitable style, to entertain audiences around the world,” said Jonathan Blyth, commercial and partnerships director for comedy at BBC Studios. We are delighted to be building on our terrific relationship with Diane. She is one of the most distinctive comedic voices in the country today and we are looking forward to being part of her future success.”

Mohammed said: “Genuinely so flattered to be partnering with BBC Studios and to be given the opportunity to work with some of the U.K.’s most exciting production companies. And just in general feeling very grateful to them for having such faith in my writing. Six ideas in six minutes – I can’t wait to get started!”

Morgan said: “Last week I won a comedy award and someone on the internet made a pancake with my face on it. I thought it couldn’t get any better – but it just has! Thanks BBC Studios!”

Morgan won a National comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Role for her role in the Rciky Gervais/Netflix production After Life.

Mohammed is also due to tour the UK this year in the guide of his hapless comic character Mr Swallow. More details about that here.

Nick Mohammed Picture: Matt Crockett