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W1A

2014-03-19 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.7

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.

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Creators
John Morton
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Hugh BonnevilleHugh BonnevilleIan Fletcher
Monica DolanMonica DolanTracey Pritchard
Jessica HynesJessica HynesSiobhan Sharpe
Sarah ParishSarah ParishAnna Rampton
Jason WatkinsJason WatkinsSimon Harwood
Hugh SkinnerHugh SkinnerWill Humphries
David WestheadDavid WestheadNeil Reid
Nina SosanyaNina SosanyaLucy Freeman
Jonathan BaileyJonathan BaileyJack Patterson
Ivan GonzalezJerry Guildencrantz
Ophelia LovibondOphelia LovibondIzzy Gould
Max OleskerMax OleskerBen Rosenstern
Rufus JonesRufus JonesDavid Wilkes
David TennantDavid TennantNarrator (voice)

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