This 2026 British mockumentary comedy series, written and directed by John Morton, follows Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville) as he takes on the role of Director of Integrity for the organization planning the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. What is this series called?

The British mockumentary comedy series described is titled "Twenty Twenty Six." This six-part series, which premiered on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on April 8, 2026, is the latest creation from writer and director John Morton, known for his distinctive comedic style. It continues the story of Ian Fletcher, portrayed by Hugh Bonneville, who previously navigated the complexities of the 2012 London Olympics in "Twenty Twelve" and the internal workings of the BBC in "W1A."

In "Twenty Twenty Six," Ian Fletcher takes on a new, equally bewildering challenge as the Director of Integrity for the organization overseeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The series humorously explores the bureaucratic hurdles, cultural clashes, and often absurd situations that arise when a well-meaning but perpetually flustered British manager is dropped into the heart of an international corporate environment, specifically the "irretrievably American" corporate culture in Miami.

The series is a spiritual successor to Morton's acclaimed "Twenty Twelve" and "W1A," bringing back familiar faces like Hugh Skinner as Fletcher's hapless assistant Will Humphries and David Tennant as the insightful narrator. Through its observational humor and a script renowned for its intricate, stammered dialogue, "Twenty Twenty Six" offers an engaging and educational look at the often-comical realities of organizing a global mega-event, while satirizing the world of corporate jargon and international collaboration.