W1A

BBC Two, Monday 25th September, 10 pm.

W1A reutrns to BBC Two for a third series of the award winning comedy written and directed by John Morton.

This is the year in which the BBC’s Royal Charter is up for renewal. The charter renewal process gives the BBC an opportunity to question everything it does and ask the question whether there is any point to doing any of it anymore. At the heart of this process is the charter renewal group, chaired by Head of Values Ian Fletcher (played by Hugh Bonneville).

This week, the latest crisis to hit Auntie Beeb revolves around cross-dressing ex Premier League footballer Ryan Chelford who's appearance on a late-night, midweek edition of Match of the Day does not go well. A summit meeting is arranged to include heads of football, inclusivity and a late curved ball in the shape of head of diversity to try and find a solution to a problem that is getting increasing attention on social media. This is going to take some serious spin to get everyone out of hot water...