W1A

Name: W1A
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2014-03-19
Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Monica Dolan, Jessica Hynes, Sarah Parish, Jason Watkins

2014 | 3 seasons | 30 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Office or The Office, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 7 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA TV Awards: Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme. Also nominated for 1 more BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 127K people sought it out in the past year