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W1A

2014 – 2017Show3 seasons14 episodesTV-14

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–97%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–97%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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W1A episodes

3 seasons · 14 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.8
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.8
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 8.0
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 8.1
  1. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 7.6
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.6
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 7.5
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 7.7
  5. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 7.5
  6. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 8.1
  1. S4 E0 Episode #4.0, 8.4

Cast

24 of 69 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Morton
Written by
John Morton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 19, 2014 · October 23, 2017 · Ended

First aired
March 19, 2014
Last aired
October 23, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 14 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Character Catchphrase, Office Romance, Token Good Teammate +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream W1A?"

Questions about W1A

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream W1A?

BritboxBritBoxTubi TV

In the United States, W1A streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is W1A worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.8).

Does W1A get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.5, and season 4 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is Episode #2.4 (season 2, episode 4) at 8.1, and the lowest is Episode #1.1 (season 1, episode 1) at 7.1.

Is W1A okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch W1A?

7 h

About 7 hours: 14 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2017.

Will W1A make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (9 of 10).

Is W1A plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.