Baby Cow Productions, part of BBC Studios, has appointed Olly Cambridge (pictured0 as its Head of Comedy and Kelly McGolpin (pictured) as Head of Drama, further strengthening its senior creative team as it continues to expand its scripted slate across television and film. Kelly and Olly join the editorial team alongside Joe Fraser (How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge)) And Liz Daramola.
Olly Cambridge (Everyone Else Burns; A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou & Ellie & Natasia) joins as Head of Comedy, where he will lead all comedy development and production. Working closely with writers, performers and creators, he will drive the development of original series for UK and international broadcasters and platforms.
Kelly McGolpin (Chewing Gum; Feel Good) takes up the newly created role of Head of Drama, overseeing Baby Cow’s growing drama slate. She will work with writers and directors to develop and produce original series and films, while building relationships with established talent and emerging voices.
These appointments come as Baby Cow continues to grow its ambitious scripted output. Alongside its long-standing reputation for boundary-pushing comedy, the company is expanding into drama that combines emotional depth with the wit and distinctive, character driven storytelling that defines its work.
Rupert Majendie, Chief Creative Officer of Baby Cow, said: “Kelly and Olly are two of the most exciting creative executives working today. Kelly brings a wealth of experience developing bold, original and ambitious drama and comedy drama, while Olly has an outstanding track record of championing original comedy voices. Baby Cow has always been about backing distinctive talent, and as we look to the next chapter, their vision, relationships and creative instincts make them the perfect people to lead our drama and comedy slates.”
Steve Coogan, Creative Director of Baby Cow, said: “Baby Cow has been through a period of transition and has now emerged fighting fit. I have never been more excited to be part of the company, developing projects that balance entertainment with intelligence and real engagement.
The addition of Kelly McGolpin and Olly Cambridge completes the picture. I love working with them both, and having them on the team gives me real confidence, something that is already bearing fruit. I cannot wait to bring this new wave of content to audiences.”
Kelly McGolpin said: “I’m excited to be joining Steve, Rupert, Olly and the wonderful team at Baby Cow for this thrilling new chapter of the company. We’ll make work that entertains and matters, stories that make us laugh and cry in equal measure. Baby Cow is perfectly placed to nurture talent who’ve grown up in comedy but are ready to explore drama. We also look forward to building on relationships with both new and established drama writers and performers who can tell emotionally rich stories with wit and charm.”
Olly Cambridge said: “Baby Cow shows have had a huge influence on me and my love of comedy, so it's a privilege to join Steve and Rupert whose talents I've always admired. Alongside Kelly and the team, I’m excited to help build on its success and work with some of the best new and established comedy talent in this new era for the company.”
Recent projects include the feature film The Ballad of Wallis Island, written by Tom Basden and Tim Key and starring Basden, Key and Carey Mulligan, which secured multiple wins at the British Independent Film Awards and earned three BAFTA nominations.
Changing Ends, Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical comedy, now in its third series for ITV, and How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge) have received four BAFTA TV Award nominations between them.
New BBC comedy Bills Included, starring Rob Brydon as a well-meaning but over enthusiastic divorcee who rents out his spare rooms to students to stay afloat, is currently filming.
