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Status: Ended
Network: BBC Four
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
The Thick of It
Overview
Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his not-so-reliable team of civil servants.
This production, originally released in 2005, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Peter Capaldi
Malcolm Tucker
Rebecca Front
Nicola Murray
Chris Addison
Olly Reeder
Joanna Scanlan
Terri Coverley
James Smith
Glenn Cullen
Roger Allam
Peter Mannion
Seasons
Specials
34 Episodes • Aired 2007-01-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
3 Episodes • Aired 2005-05-19
First series of the satirical comedy sees newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, grappling with life in government.
Season 2
3 Episodes • Aired 2005-10-20
Dark political comedy set in the corridors of British government
Season 3
8 Episodes • Aired 2009-10-24
Dark political satire from Armando Iannucci set in the corridors of British government with Nicola Murray taking over the ministerial role nobody seems to want.
Season 4
7 Episodes • Aired 2012-09-08
More government embarrassment, coalition rows, policy U-turns and frantic spin-doctoring in Armando Iannucci's masterful political satire.