Twenty Twenty Six

Twenty Twenty Six

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.

Genre: Comedy

Director: John Morton

Cast:Hugh SkinnerPaulo CostanzoHenry Ian CusickNick BloodChelsey CrispStephen KunkenAlexis MichalikRachel HandshawJimena Larraguivel


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Season 1, Episode 1

April 8, 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.

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Season 1, Episode 2

April 15, 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.

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Season 1, Episode 3

April 22, 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.

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Season 1, Episode 4

April 29, 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?

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Season 1, Episode 5

May 6, 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.