TV ShowEndedBBC TwoComedy

W1A

Name: W1A
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2014-03-19
Duration: 45 min

2014 – 2016 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

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.

7.7(81 reviews)

5.39% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Mar 19, 2014
Last air date: Oct 23, 2017
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 14
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: John Morton
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: BBC

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Keywords

mockumentarysitcomworkplace comedy

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2014 · 4 episodes

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Cast

Hugh Bonneville

Ian Fletcher

Monica Dolan

Tracey Pritchard

Jessica Hynes

Siobhan Sharpe

Sarah Parish

Anna Rampton

Jason Watkins

Simon Harwood

Hugh Skinner

Will Humphries

David Westhead

Neil Reid

Nina Sosanya

Lucy Freeman

Jonathan Bailey

Jack Patterson

Ivan Gonzalez

Jerry Guildencrantz

Ophelia Lovibond

Izzy Gould

Max Olesker

Ben Rosenstern

Rufus Jones

David Wilkes

David Tennant

Narrator (voice)

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Reviews & ratings

7.7

81 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.699999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.7/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee6.7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.699999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful