The BBC has confirmed a W1A sequel with Hugh Bonneville as Ian Fletcher after eight years - see what it's about, cast list and how to watch ...

Hugh Bonneville is set to reprise his role as iconic W1A character Ian Fletcher for a brand new sitcom on BBC One and BBC iPlayer – this time focusing on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He delivered the London Olympics in Twenty Twelve and was ‘head of values’ at the BBC in W1A – now Hugh Bonneville is to return as Ian Fletcher, taking a leadership role at the 2026 football World Cup ...

W1A became a hit with viewers, and in 2013, Bonneville was nominated for four TV Bafta award,s and the original series took the Best Situation Comedy award.

The BBC has greenlit a follow-up sitcom to its Twenty Twelve and W1A series, with Hugh Bonneville set to reprise his role as Ian Fletcher after more than a decade.