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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 its functions and to position it confidently for the future, in particular for Licence Fee Renegotiation and Charter Renewal in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
The Cross Parliamentary Inclusion Action Watch Dog Group at Westminster is imminent.
★ 8.0/10
(80 votes)
#2
Episode 6
S3:E6
The official launch of BBC Me is nearing the final furlong.
★ 7.9/10
(83 votes)
#3
Episode 2
S2:E2
Newsnight anchor Evan Davis is rumoured to be a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing.
★ 7.9/10
(81 votes)
#4
Episode 3
S2:E3
Former head of output Anna Rampton has been crowned director of better.
★ 7.8/10
(89 votes)
#5
Episode 4
S1:E4
A national paper reveals Ian's salary and that he took a former PA on holiday to Italy.
★ 7.8/10
(98 votes)
#6
Episode 1
S2:E1
One year on and head of values Ian Fletcher has finally got his own office.
★ 7.7/10
(109 votes)
#7
Episode 2
S1:E2
Ian Fletcher is interviewed on Woman's Hour about an age discrimination scandal.
★ 7.7/10
(99 votes)
#8
Episode 3
S1:E3
Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press.
★ 7.7/10
(84 votes)
#9
Episode 1
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.
★ 7.7/10
(69 votes)
#10
Episode 4
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.
★ 7.6/10
(82 votes)
#11
Episode 2
S3:E2
Cross-dressing ex-footballer Ryan Chelford's appearance on MOTD did not go well.
★ 7.5/10
(69 votes)
#12
Episode 5
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.
★ 7.4/10
(74 votes)
#13
Episode 3
S3:E3
The search for new ways of saving money at the BBC continues - particularly important in the light of charter renewal.
★ 7.2/10
(135 votes)
#14
Episode 1
S1:E1
Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC.
★ 7.2/10
(135 votes)
#1
Episode 1
S1:E1
Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC.
★ 7.4/10
(74 votes)
#2
Episode 3
S3:E3
The search for new ways of saving money at the BBC continues - particularly important in the light of charter renewal.
★ 7.5/10
(69 votes)
#3
Episode 5
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.
★ 7.6/10
(82 votes)
#4
Episode 2
S3:E2
Cross-dressing ex-footballer Ryan Chelford's appearance on MOTD did not go well.
★ 7.7/10
(109 votes)
#5
Episode 2
S1:E2
Ian Fletcher is interviewed on Woman's Hour about an age discrimination scandal.
★ 7.7/10
(99 votes)
#6
Episode 3
S1:E3
Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press.
★ 7.7/10
(84 votes)
#7
Episode 1
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.
★ 7.7/10
(69 votes)
#8
Episode 4
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.
★ 7.8/10
(89 votes)
#9
Episode 4
S1:E4
A national paper reveals Ian's salary and that he took a former PA on holiday to Italy.
★ 7.8/10
(98 votes)
#10
Episode 1
S2:E1
One year on and head of values Ian Fletcher has finally got his own office.
★ 7.9/10
(83 votes)
#11
Episode 2
S2:E2
Newsnight anchor Evan Davis is rumoured to be a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing.
★ 7.9/10
(81 votes)
#12
Episode 3
S2:E3
Former head of output Anna Rampton has been crowned director of better.
★ 8.0/10
(80 votes)
#13
Episode 6
S3:E6
The official launch of BBC Me is nearing the final furlong.
★ 8.1/10
(80 votes)
#14
Episode 4
S2:E4
The Cross Parliamentary Inclusion Action Watch Dog Group at Westminster is imminent.
★ 7.2/10
(135 votes)
Episode 1
S1:E1
Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC.
★ 7.7/10
(109 votes)
Episode 2
S1:E2
Ian Fletcher is interviewed on Woman's Hour about an age discrimination scandal.
★ 7.7/10
(99 votes)
Episode 3
S1:E3
Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press.
★ 7.8/10
(89 votes)
Episode 4
S1:E4
A national paper reveals Ian's salary and that he took a former PA on holiday to Italy.
★ 7.8/10
(98 votes)
Episode 1
S2:E1
One year on and head of values Ian Fletcher has finally got his own office.
★ 7.9/10
(83 votes)
Episode 2
S2:E2
Newsnight anchor Evan Davis is rumoured to be a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing.
★ 7.9/10
(81 votes)
Episode 3
S2:E3
Former head of output Anna Rampton has been crowned director of better.
★ 8.1/10
(80 votes)
Episode 4
S2:E4
The Cross Parliamentary Inclusion Action Watch Dog Group at Westminster is imminent.
★ 7.7/10
(84 votes)
Episode 1
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.
★ 7.6/10
(82 votes)
Episode 2
S3:E2
Cross-dressing ex-footballer Ryan Chelford's appearance on MOTD did not go well.
★ 7.4/10
(74 votes)
Episode 3
S3:E3
The search for new ways of saving money at the BBC continues - particularly important in the light of charter renewal.
★ 7.7/10
(69 votes)
Episode 4
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.
★ 7.5/10
(69 votes)
Episode 5
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.
★ 8.0/10
(80 votes)
Episode 6
S3:E6
The official launch of BBC Me is nearing the final furlong.