Twenty Twenty Six (2026)

Name: Twenty Twenty Six
Rating: 7.4

Rating: 7.4

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2026-04-08

Last Air Date: 2026-05-13

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: John Morton

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Hugh Skinner as Will Humphries
Paulo Costanzo as Nick Castellano
Henry Ian Cusick as Vincente
Nick Blood as Phil Plank
Chelsey Crisp as Sarah Campbell
Stephen Kunken as Owen Mitchell
Alexis Michalik as Eric Van Dupuytrens
Rachel Handshaw as Jenna Johnson
Jimena Larraguivel as Gabriela De La Rosa
Nicole Sadie Sawyerr as Emily

Seasons

None (2026)

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

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Semi-Finals (2026-04-08)

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.
Ep. 2: Heat (2026-04-15)

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.
Ep. 3: Ambassador (2026-04-22)

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.
Ep. 4: Mattheas Sivori/Wooden Condoms (2026-04-29)

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?
Ep. 5: Balls (2026-05-06)

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.
Ep. 6: Opening Ceremony (2026-05-13)

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.