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W1A (2014)
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.
Writing:
- John Morton
Release Date:
Wed, Mar 19, 2014
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 30
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 30
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)
Season 3:
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.
Cross-dressing ex-footballer Ryan Chelford's appearance on MOTD did not go well.
The search for new ways of saving money at the BBC continues - particularly important in the light of charter renewal.
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.
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.