Gavin Smith

Gavin Smith is a Commissioning Executive at BBC Scotland, responsible for commissioning comedy, drama, and comedy entertainment programming.2 His career at the BBC has involved several key roles and contributions:

Professional Background

Gavin Smith has been involved in the television industry for many years, with experience both within the BBC and in independent production. Prior to his current role, he served as the Creative Director of an independent production company specializing in comedy.2

Current Role and Responsibilities

As a Commissioning Executive at BBC Scotland, Gavin Smith's primary duties include:

• Commissioning scripted series, such as "Granite Harbour" for BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer3
• Overseeing comedy, drama, and comedy entertainment programming2
• Working on popular factual content for BBC Scotland4

Notable Projects

Gavin Smith has been involved in producing and executive producing several television series, including:

• "Guilt" (2019-2023)
• "Scot Squad" (2014-2023)
• "River City" (2020-2024)
• "Mayflies" (2022)
• "The Scotts" (2021-2022)1

He has also worked on various TV specials and movies, such as "Scotland: The Passion of the Play-Offs" and "#CancelKarenDunbar".1

Industry Recognition

Gavin Smith has been involved with projects that have received industry recognition. For instance, he shared news about nominees for the RTS Scotland Awards on his social media.5

Additional Experience

Earlier in his career, Gavin Smith worked as a researcher on television series such as "How" and "The Big Bang".1

Gavin Smith's extensive experience in television production and commissioning has made him a significant figure in BBC Scotland's programming landscape, particularly in the areas of comedy and drama.