TV series

W1A

Name: W1A
Released: 2014
Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Monica Dolan, Jessica Hynes, Sarah Parish, Jason Watkins

2014–2017· 3 seasons· 30 min episodesTV-14★ 7.7Ended

On BBC Two — From BBC

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Synopsis

The follow-up to 'Twenty Twelve' as Ian Fletcher takes up the position of 'Head of Values' at the BBC. His task is to clarify, define, or re-define the core purpose of the BBC across all its functions and to position it confidently for the future, in particular for Licence Fee Renegotiation and Charter Renewal in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Themes

mockumentary sitcom workplace comedy

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upMar 19, 2014 · 29 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC.
Guest stars: Emili Lagergren-Gemtzell (Waiter), Simon Greenall (Nigel Trescott), Karen Ascoe (Sally Wingate), Salman Rushdie (Self), Carol Vorderman (Self), Alan Yentob (Self), Laurence Howarth (Adam Brady)
E2 Episode 2Mar 26, 2014 · 29 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Ian Fletcher is interviewed on Woman's Hour about an age discrimination scandal.
Guest stars: Clare Balding (Self), Jenni Murray (Self), Carol Vorderman (Self), Nyasha Hatendi (Reporter), Nadia Kamil (Woman's Hour B.A.)
E3 Episode 3Apr 2, 2014 · 28 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press.
Guest stars: Adrian Der Gregorian (Office Guy), Tom Basden (Dan Shepherd), Daniel Ings (Matt Taverner), Sara Pascoe (Coco Lomax), Alex Beckett (Barney Lumsden), Joel Fry (Karl Marx)
E4 Episode 4Apr 9, 2014 · 29 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
A national paper reveals Ian's salary and that he took a former PA on holiday to Italy.
Guest stars: Olivia Colman (Sally Owen), Matt Addis (Journalist), Amani Johara (Indira Sahni), Elizabeth Berrington (Elaine Pearson), Justin Edwards (Mark Stephenson), Alex Beckett (Barney Lumsden)