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2014 Ended 30m episodes

7.7/10 46 votes

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.

Created by:: John Morton
Cast:: Hugh Bonneville, Monica Dolan, Jessica Hynes, Sarah Parish
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC Two

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Series 3

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E01

Episode 1

2017-09-18 · 29m

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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 8.0

Episode 2

2017-09-25 · 29m

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

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.0

Episode 3

2017-10-02 · 28m

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

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E04

Episode 4

2017-10-09 · 28m

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.

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Episode 5

2017-10-16 · 29m

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.

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