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'Veep' Creator Armando Iannucci Strikes BBC Studios Deal

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Comedic mastermind Armando Iannucci teams up with BBC Studios to bring bold, boundary-pushing shows to global audiences.
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  • Iannucci's new production company, Touchscreen, has struck a partnership with BBC Studios to co-develop and co-produce high-profile scripted content for the UK and international markets.
  • The deal will leverage Iannucci's acclaimed comedic voice and the global distribution reach of BBC Studios, giving viewers innovative, genre-defying programming they won't find anywhere else.
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Armando Iannucci, BBC Studios, Touchscreen, Veep
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