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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    W1A Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(167 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. W1A Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(131 votes)

    S1:E2

    Ian Fletcher is interviewed on Woman's Hour about an age discrimination scandal.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. W1A Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(87 votes)

    S3:E3

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

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. W1A Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(80 votes)

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. W1A Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. W1A Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    S3:E2

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

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. W1A Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(117 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. W1A Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(82 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. W1A Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(108 votes)

    S1:E4

    A national paper reveals Ian's salary and that he took a former PA on holiday to Italy.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. W1A Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(113 votes)

    S2:E1

    One year on and head of values Ian Fletcher has finally got his own office.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. W1A Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(96 votes)

    S2:E3

    Former head of output Anna Rampton has been crowned director of better.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. W1A Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(99 votes)

    S2:E2

    Newsnight anchor Evan Davis is rumoured to be a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. W1A Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(94 votes)

    S2:E4

    The Cross Parliamentary Inclusion Action Watch Dog Group at Westminster is imminent.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. W1A Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(90 votes)

    S3:E6

    The official launch of BBC Me is nearing the final furlong.

    Director:John Morton
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "W1A". It scored 7.1/10 based on 167 votes. Directed by John Morton and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/19/2014. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".