W1A

W1A

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.

Comedy

Seasons

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2014-03-19

Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2014-03-26

Ian Fletcher is interviewed on Woman's Hour about an age discrimination scandal.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2014-04-02

Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2014-04-09

A national paper reveals Ian's salary and that he took a former PA on holiday to Italy.

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2015-04-23

One year on and head of values Ian Fletcher has finally got his own office.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2015-04-30

Newsnight anchor Evan Davis is rumoured to be a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2015-05-07

Former head of output Anna Rampton has been crowned director of better.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2015-05-14

The Cross Parliamentary Inclusion Action Watch Dog Group at Westminster is imminent.

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2017-09-18

It is the year of charter renewal and a critical time for the BBC. The renewal group under head of values Ian Fletcher is tasked with identifying what the BBC does best and finding more ways of doing less of it better.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2017-09-25

Cross-dressing ex-footballer Ryan Chelford's appearance on MOTD did not go well.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2017-10-02

The search for new ways of saving money at the BBC continues - particularly important in the light of charter renewal.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2017-10-09

Following on from an item on BBC Breakfast about plans to close the BBC Big Swing Band, the damage limitation team under Ian Fletcher is under huge pressure to limit the damage.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2017-10-16

The renewal group led by head of values Ian Fletcher has to respond to rumours that Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman is about to leave the BBC for a rival broadcaster.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2017-10-23

The official launch of BBC Me is nearing the final furlong.

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Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

2014-03-19

Episodes

14 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

BBC

BBC