Exciting News: Hilarious Mockumentary W1A Getting Fifa Spin-Off
New Beginnings for Ian Fletcher and Siobhan at Fifa
ANYONE still mourning the loss of hilarious mockumentary W1A can rejoice, because the show is getting a new spin-off – this time set in football governing body, Fifa. Hugh Bonneville will be reviving his role as Ian Fletcher, and there’s high hopes his hapless PR, Siobhan, played by Jessica Hynes, will be joining him.
Actress Sarah Parish Reveals the Revival on That Gaby Roslin Podcast
Talking on That Gaby Roslin podcast, the good news was revealed by actress Sarah Parish who played scary Anna Rampton on the BBC One show. She said: “It’s being written — maybe I’m talking out of turn, I don’t know. John Morton, the writer, is so brilliant and so fabulous at picking out the subtleties of the horror of working in an institution that big, but he did it brilliantly. It was a joyful thing to be in. So Ian Fletcher will continue. And I thought probably Siobhan, could go with him because wherever Ian goes, Siobhan goes as well and does all his PR, really badly. So I’m hoping that those two characters will have another rebirth into another series.”
The Return of the Classic Mockumentary W1A
It’s been seven years since W1A last aired, with Hugh, Jessica, and a stellar cast which included Jason Watkins, Monica Dolan, Hugh Skinner, and narrator David Tennant. It ran for three series and quickly became a classic for lampooning the red tape and bizarre culture behind the scenes of the corporation. Though the show was in itself, already a bit of a spin-off, as it started life as Twenty Twelve, which was all about the London Olympics in 2012.
Ian Fletcher’s Journey from Head of the Olympic Deliverance Commission to Head of Values at the BBC
Ian Fletcher was then Head of the Olympic Deliverance Commission, but later got a job as Head of Values at the BBC. It remains to be seen which bizarre and ironic title Ian will get at Fifa…
Exciting Times Ahead for W1A Fans
In conclusion, the revival of the beloved mockumentary W1A with a new Fifa spin-off promises to bring back the humor and quirky characters that fans have come to adore. With Ian Fletcher and Siobhan embarking on a new journey, there’s anticipation and excitement in the air for what’s to come. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements about this highly-anticipated spin-off that is sure to capture the hearts of viewers once again.