Channel X North

Was formed in 2006 originally based in Manchester. Joanna Blake now  fronts Channel X North based in Todmorden, West Yorkshire.

She joined Channel X on CBBC’s school-based comedy So Awkward, and went on to produce seven series of the brand. So Awkward Academy recently won an RTS NW Award for Best School-Age Children’s Programme.

Joanna also develops scripted comedy for the company.

Previously she has been a development producer at BBC Writersroom, BBC Comedy North and Freeform Productions.