The head of comedy at the BBC, Jon Petrie, is leaving after five years to join Hat Trick Productions.

Petrie has been responsible for the likes of Small Prophets, Amandaland, Dreaming Whilst Black and Such Brave Girls.

He will take up a Creative Director role at Derry Girls maker Hat Trick, which he called a ā€œrare and properly exciting opportunity.ā€

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