48 countries, three host nations - what can possibly go wrong? Former BBC head of values Ian Fletcher is saving the World Cup. So that's all good then. Starring Hugh Bonneville.
Twenty Twenty Six (Season 1)
Semi-Finals (Episode 1)
Air date: 2026-04-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Heat (Episode 2)
Air date: 2026-04-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Ambassador (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-04-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Mattheas Sivori/Wooden Condoms (Episode 4)
Air date: 2026-04-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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?
Balls (Episode 5)
Air date: 2026-05-06
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: 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.
Opening Ceremony (Episode 6)
Air date: 2026-05-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 1