New W1A series could be its last
- W1A's third series is likely to be its last
- Writer John Morton says he finds generating storylines increasingly difficult
- Series 3 of the show begins on BBC Two on Monday 18th September
Sitcom W1A could come to an end after its impending third series, creator John Morton has announced.
Morton, who writes the comedy about middle-management at the BBC, revealed the news at a recent preview screening of the new Series 3, which begins on BBC Two on Monday, 18th September, at 10pm.
Explaining that the new series had taken him a year to write, he said: "This is probably going to be its final [series].
"It was written to a conclusion. Spoiler alert: there's no plane crash, they're all still alive at the end. But with that I mind I thought 'God, this has got to be good'."
On his reasoning for the probable end of the show, he added: "It's difficult to find storylines that are funny enough and feel true enough, but are in fact fictional."
However, the writer also added: "We're all still alive, never say never!"
In an interview with British Comedy Guide to be published later this week, star Hugh Bonneville quips: "I think really it's time for Ian Fletcher to hang up his hi-vis jacket now - because I can't remember the lines anymore!"
Here is a clip from Series 3:
W1A - The Complete Series 1 And 2
When was the last time that we as a nation organised something that wasn't a complete disaster? Answer: The Twenty Twelve London Olympic Games. Conclusion: Let's get that guy in to work for us. Hence the arrival of Ian Fletcher and the start of W1A. The post is sold to Ian as a chance to influence and shape one of the great British institutions. His job is to think Big Thoughts, but it doesn't take him long to realise that not only does he not have time to think Big Thoughts, he never has time to think any thoughts at all.
First released: Sunday 17th May 2015
- Distributor: BBC
- Region: 2 & 4
- Discs: 2
- Minutes: 155
- Subtitles: English
- Catalogue: BBCDVD3953
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