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‘The most painful TV experience I’ve ever had!’ Hugh Bonneville on his excruciating office comedy

Before he was Paddington’s dignified dad, the star nailed British awkwardness in Bafta-winning satire Twenty Twelve. Now he’s back as long-suffering manager Ian Fletcher, taking on Trump, the World Cup – and his foolish old intern

‘The most painful TV experience I’ve ever had!’ Hugh Bonneville on his excruciating office comedy

TL;DR

  • Hugh Bonneville starred in the Bafta-winning satire Twenty Twelve.
  • He is returning as the character Ian Fletcher.
  • The new role involves dealing with topics like Trump and the World Cup.