From 1972 - 73 , he was the BBC 's Head of Comedy .
From 1972 - 73 , he left in 1973 to become Head of Light Entertainment at Yorkshire Television and was responsible for commissioning Rising Damp .
From 1972 - 73 , he was the BBC 's Head of Comedy , but left in 1973 to become Head of Light Entertainment at Yorkshire Television and was responsible for commissioning Rising Damp .