Episode 1
Episode 1
Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC.
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TV series
W1A
2014TV-143 seasons7.7 / 10
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
Ian Fletcher is interviewed on Woman's Hour about an age discrimination scandal.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
A national paper reveals Ian's salary and that he took a former PA on holiday to Italy.
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More about W1A
Cast
Hugh BonnevilleIan Fletcher
Monica DolanTracey Pritchard
Jessica HynesSiobhan Sharpe
Sarah ParishAnna Rampton
Jason WatkinsSimon Harwood
Hugh SkinnerWill Humphries
David WestheadNeil Reid
Nina SosanyaLucy FreemanCredits
- Created by
- John Morton
- Written by
- John Morton
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 14
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
mockumentarysitcomworkplace comedy
