TV series
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 Sep 2, 2026
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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 1
Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Emili Lagergren-Gemtzell, Simon Greenall, Karen Ascoe, Salman Rushdie, Carol Vorderman, Alan Yentob, Laurence Howarth
Episode 2
Ian Fletcher is interviewed on Woman's Hour about an age discrimination scandal.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Clare Balding, Jenni Murray, Carol Vorderman, Nyasha Hatendi, Nadia Kamil
Episode 3
Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Adrian Der Gregorian, Tom Basden, Daniel Ings, Sara Pascoe, Alex Beckett, Joel Fry
Episode 4
A national paper reveals Ian's salary and that he took a former PA on holiday to Italy.
Directed by John MortonGuest stars Olivia Colman, Matt Addis, Amani Johara, Elizabeth Berrington, Justin Edwards, Alex Beckett
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Hugh BonnevilleIan Fletcher
Monica DolanTracey Pritchard
Jessica HynesSiobhan Sharpe
Sarah ParishAnna Rampton
Jason WatkinsSimon Harwood
Hugh SkinnerWill Humphries
David WestheadNeil Reid
Nina SosanyaLucy Freeman
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
