Sue Vertue works in comedy.
Coupling (UK TV series) . The series was inspired by Moffat 's relationship with producer Sue Vertue , to the extent that they gave their names to two of the characters . The critical reaction was largely positive , and the show was named `` Best TV Comedy '' at the 2003 British Comedy Awards . Susan `` Sue '' Nicola Vertue ( born 21 September 1960 in Surrey ) is an English television producer , mainly of comedy shows , including Mr. Bean and Coupling . The series became Coupling , which was first broadcast on BBC2 in 2000 .