The Thick of It
First aired: 2005-05-19
Synopsis
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.
Creators
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Casting
- Peter CapaldiMalcolm Tucker
- Roger AllamPeter Mannion
- Joanna ScanlanTerri Coverley
- James SmithGlenn Cullen
- Rebecca FrontNicola Murray
- Chris AddisonOlly Reeder
Season 1
First series of the satirical comedy sees newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, grappling with life in government.
Number of episodes 3
Season 2
Dark political comedy set in the corridors of British government
Number of episodes 3
Season 3
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.
Number of episodes 8
Season 4
More government embarrassment, coalition rows, policy U-turns and frantic spin-doctoring in Armando Iannucci's masterful political satire.
Number of episodes 7
