Ep 2. Episode 2

W1A is a mockumentary series that satirizes the inner workings of the BBC, following the fictional communications team tasked with modernizing the network. In season 3, episode 2, entitled "Episode 2," the team continues to navigate the challenges of modernization while also dealing with the fallout from a recent scandal.

The episode opens with Siobhan Sharpe, the network's brand consultant, preparing for an upcoming "brainstorming brainstorm" with her team. She is interrupted by David Wilkes, the newly appointed Director of Values, who asks for her help in creating a new initiative aimed at promoting diversity in the workplace. Siobhan agrees to help but is more focused on her own agenda of creating a viral video campaign.

Meanwhile, Anna Rampton, the Head of Output, is dealing with the fallout from a recent employment tribunal involving one of the network's stars, Johnny Nelson. The tribunal found that the network had discriminated against Nelson on the basis of age, leading to widespread criticism and calls for Anna to resign. Anna meets with her team to discuss damage control but is frustrated by their lack of solutions.

Elsewhere, intern Will Humphries is tasked with filming a behind-the-scenes documentary about the network's coverage of the World Cup. He is joined by his mentor, Ian Fletcher, the Head of Values, who is struggling to come up with ideas to make the network more relevant. As they film, they encounter a series of mishaps, including an unfortunate incident involving a soccer ball and a member of the royal family.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise within the team as they struggle to deal with the various challenges facing the network. Siobhan clashes with David over his approach to the diversity initiative while Anna is forced to confront her own biases when she realizes that she may have inadvertently contributed to the discrimination against Johnny Nelson. Ian, meanwhile, is inspired by Will's documentary and comes up with a bold new idea for the network's coverage of the World Cup.

Overall, "Episode 2" is a hilarious and insightful look at the inner workings of the BBC. The talented cast delivers pitch-perfect performances as they navigate the various challenges of modernizing a beloved institution, and the writing is both clever and poignant. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this latest installment, while newcomers will find plenty to appreciate in the witty and irreverent humor on display.