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Series 1

6 episodes · 8th April 2026

Former BBC head of values Ian Fletcher is saving the World Cup.

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Episode guide

Episodes

01 Semi-Finals still Semi-Finals Episode 18th April 2026 It’s Ian’s first day as director of integrity, and his first challenge is to decide which cities should host the semi-finals. It’s also Miami Day, which may or may not be a thing. 02 Heat still Heat Episode 215th April 2026 A new environmental report on global heating causes temperatures to rise in the Oversight Team as they try to find ways to combat not only the report but global heating itself. 03 Ambassador still Ambassador Episode 322nd April 2026 With the announcement of the new tournament ambassador imminent, the Oversight Team finalise their logistics for the unveiling, but it seems Zurich may have plans of their own. 04 Mattheas Sivori/Wooden Condoms still Mattheas Sivori/Wooden Condoms Episode 429th April 2026 Sarah’s ‘wooden condoms’ gaffe has gone viral at the same time as rumours about a high-profile footballer demand an immediate response. Can the team rise to both challenges? 05 Balls still Balls Episode 56th May 2026 The official unveiling of the new tournament football hits trouble when an online conspiracist makes incendiary claims about the dangers of the ball’s advanced new technology. 06 Opening Ceremony still Opening Ceremony Episode 613th May 2026 A boycott and politics threaten the opening ceremony after a visit from its creative director. Meanwhile, it’s time for Ian to think about life after football.
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Cast & Crew

01 David Tennant profile David Tennantas Narrator 02 Hugh Bonneville profile Hugh Bonnevilleas Ian Fletcher 03 Hugh Skinner profile Hugh Skinneras Will Humphries 04 Paulo Costanzo profile Paulo Costanzoas Nick Castellano 05 Henry Ian Cusick profile Henry Ian Cusickas Vincente 06 Nick Blood profile Nick Bloodas Phil Plank 07 Chelsey Crisp profile Chelsey Crispas Sarah Campbell 08 Stephen Kunken profile Stephen Kunkenas Owen Mitchell 09 Alexis Michalik profile Alexis Michalikas Eric Van Dupuytrens 10 Rachel Handshaw profile Rachel Handshawas Jenna Johnson 11 Jimena Larraguivel profile Jimena Larraguivelas Gabriela De La Rosa
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