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W1A

W1A

20147.83 Seasons14 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by John Morton
Written by John Morton
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Ian Fletcher

Monica Dolan

Monica Dolan

Tracey Pritchard

Jessica Hynes

Jessica Hynes

Siobhan Sharpe

Sarah Parish

Sarah Parish

Anna Rampton

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

Simon Harwood

Hugh Skinner

Hugh Skinner

Will Humphries

David Westhead

David Westhead

Neil Reid

Nina Sosanya

Nina Sosanya

Lucy Freeman

Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

Jack Patterson

I

Ivan Gonzalez

Jerry Guildencrantz

Themes & Keywords

mockumentarysitcomworkplace comedy

About W1A

W1A is a comedy series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of mockumentary, sitcom, workplace comedy. Created by John Morton, it stars Hugh Bonneville, Monica Dolan, Jessica Hynes. 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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