Jason Butler

Jason specialises in scripted comedy and comedy entertainment.

Before joining the BBC he worked as a writer, director and producer on a number of TV shows including Bridget & Eamon (RTE / UK GOLD), Republic of Telly (RTE), The 2 Johnnies Do America 2 (RTE) , The Paddy Raff Show (BBC NI), and his award winning short film - Tufty.

His work as a Commissioning Editor for BBC NI covers a range of comedy, drama and factual entertainment series including Funboys S2, Tall Tales & Murder, Committed, Rewarding and Off Course (with Bill Murray), and overseeing the BBC NI / Northern Ireland Screen ‘Green Lit’ new scripted initiative.