W1A

2014
7.8| 0h30m| TV-14| en
Synopsis

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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Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
Evengyny Thanks for the memories!
KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
Kinley This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
qui_j The show does capture the uselessness of corporate culture, its incessant meetings, and predictable committee members. The problem is that after a while, it becomes repetitive and tedious to watch. Even though each episode may bring a new business challenge, the repetitiveness of action and thought by the characters becomes boring, causing the viewer to just disengage. After a while, I just watched the episodes on an "ad hoc" basis to provide padding for my binge watching of other series that I did not wish to finish too quickly because they were so good. By padding it with this mindless material, the better series lasted me for a longer period of time!
Andrew Hamilton (hi_and) A hilarious skewering of both the BBC and the mindset of corporate lackeys everywhere. Absolutely crammed with great characters, many of whom, in the British manner, have their distinctive and increasingly wonderful catch-phrases. It seems impossible that this got made by the same organization that is portrayed in the show, but it is very pleasing that it was. It's just a shame that the number of episodes per season is small even by UK standards.
Paul Creeden Outrageously funny satire. Hugh Bonneville, the patronizing lord of Downton, redeems himself while bathing in the complete absurdity of corporate culture. He has great comic talent, but he has quite a bit of talented company here as well. Jessica Hynes as Siobhan is the perfect farcical PR person of the computer age. She and her foil, Tracey, played by Monica Dolan, turn group scenes into absurdity rivaling "Monty Python" genius. Will, played brilliantly stupid by Hugh Skinner, summons pathos and frustration all at once. Cool. Jason Watkins as Simon embodies every corporate worm ever invented. A most wonderful surprise is Nina Sosanya as Lucy. I am very familiar with her from her serious dramatic roles in "Silk" and "Meadowlands". She plays her role as the saner person in the mad house with great subtlety, especially when squirming under the oppressive inanity of Rufus Jones as David. I watched these episodes in rapid succession on Netflix and was still hungry for more. Brilliant. Strong. Cool.
peter-1708 I found this very funny and very true. I worked at BBC Future Media (and other parts of the BBC) and recognise a number of these senior managers. The caricatures are not far removed from reality. On the creative side, you might think the show was cruel. Not really, they used to have weekly "creative sessions" in my kitchen area. There's nothing like the sight of desperate 40-somethings trying to come up with something young and hip to make you wish you were far, far away from the commissioning process and the necessary obliges noblesses! The meeting rooms, "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Top Gear" and so on, and Syncopatispace is beyond parody. This show is almost exactly like working there.