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W1A

All Episodes 2014 - 2020
TV-14

  • Ended
  • #<Network:0x00007f31cf445658>
  • 2014-03-19T22:00:00Z
  • 30m
  • 7h 12m (14 episodes)
  • John Morton
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • BBC
  • Comedy
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.

30 episodes

Special 1 Initial Lockdown Meeting

  • 2020-05-20T21:00:00Z6m

Ian Fletcher chairs the first virtual meeting of the BBC's COVID-19 Bounce Back Group to discuss the plans for what happens when the BBC runs out of repeats to repeat.

2015-04-22T21:00:00Z

Special 2 Rebranding the BBC

Special 2 Rebranding the BBC

  • 2015-04-22T21:00:00Z30m

Short "preview" promoting the transition of W1A onto BBC2.

Interview with Hugh Bonneville about his character Ian Fletcher.

Sarah Parish talks about her character - Head of Output Anna Rampton.

Monica Dolan talks about her character - Senior Communications Officer Tracey Pritchard.

Hugh Skinner talks about playing the not especially bright but tremendously well intentioned young intern Will.

Ophelia Lovibond talks about her role as a PA.

Nina Sosanya discusses where her character Lucy sits in the character hierarchy.

David Westhead introduces his character who is the boss of News and Current Affairs at the BBC.

Digital Strategists Ben and Jerry are theoretically key support staff in terms of strategy, planning and governance at the BBC and accompany the Director of Strategic Governance to almost every meeting he attends. Here they discuss how and why they joined the BBC and talk through examples of their daily tasks at the corporation.

Behind the scenes of the real BBC

W1A help the nation to get involved in the funniest Red Nose Day ever.

2014-03-21T22:00:00Z

Special 16 Sport Relief 2014

Special 16 Sport Relief 2014

  • 2014-03-21T22:00:00Z6m

Ian Fletcher explains his new position at the BBC as part of Sport Relief 2014.

Series Premiere

2014-03-19T22:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2014-03-19T22:00:00Z29m

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

2014-03-26T22:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2014-03-26T22:00:00Z29m

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

2014-04-02T21:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2014-04-02T21:00:00Z28m

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

Season Finale

2014-04-09T21:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

Season Finale

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2014-04-09T21:00:00Z29m

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

Season Premiere

2015-04-23T21:00:00Z

2x01 Episode 1

Season Premiere

2x01 Episode 1

  • 2015-04-23T21:00:00Z58m

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

2015-04-30T21:00:00Z

2x02 Episode 2

2x02 Episode 2

  • 2015-04-30T21:00:00Z29m

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

2015-05-07T21:00:00Z

2x03 Episode 3

2x03 Episode 3

  • 2015-05-07T21:00:00Z29m

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

Season Finale

2015-05-14T21:00:00Z

2x04 Episode 4

Season Finale

2x04 Episode 4

  • 2015-05-14T21:00:00Z29m

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

Season Premiere

2017-09-18T21:00:00Z

3x01 Episode 1

Season Premiere

3x01 Episode 1

  • 2017-09-18T21:00:00Z29m

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.

2017-09-25T21:00:00Z

3x02 Episode 2

3x02 Episode 2

  • 2017-09-25T21:00:00Z29m

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

2017-10-02T21:00:00Z

3x03 Episode 3

3x03 Episode 3

  • 2017-10-02T21:00:00Z28m

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

2017-10-09T21:00:00Z

3x04 Episode 4

3x04 Episode 4

  • 2017-10-09T21:00:00Z28m

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.

2017-10-16T21:00:00Z

3x05 Episode 5

3x05 Episode 5

  • 2017-10-16T21:00:00Z29m

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.

Season Finale

2017-10-23T21:00:00Z

3x06 Episode 6

Season Finale

3x06 Episode 6

  • 2017-10-23T21:00:00Z29m

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

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