Jimmy joins BBC One show

Jimmy Carr is to be the next presenter of BBC One’s long-running Commercial Breakdown programme.

The comic is jumping from his normal Channel 4 home to host eight 40-minute shows compiling weird and funny adverts from around the world.

The programme has run for 11 series over 17 years, and previous presenters include Jon Culshaw, Ruby Wax, Jo Brand and Jasper Carrott.

The programme will be made by independent production house Celador.

Published: 7 Feb 2008