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- 1. S1 E1 May 19, 2005
- Hugh seeks advice on which one of two contradictory policies to go for; Malcolm Tucker is concerned.
- 2. S1 E2 May 26, 2005
- The new minister for social affairs seeks advice on which of two contradictory policies to choose.
- 3. S1 E3 Jun 2, 2005
- Everything is going well with the report stage of Hugh Abbot's Housing Bill in the Commons.
The Thick of It is a British comedy television series that satirises the inner workings of British government. Written and directed by Armando Iannucci, it was first broadcast for two short series on BBC Four in 2005, initially with a small cast focusing on a government minister, his advisers and their party's spin-doctor.
A satirical TV show about the Minister for Social Affairs and his incompetent staff, created by Armando Iannucci. Watch episodes, trailers, cast, reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
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Watch the dark political comedy created by Armando Iannucci and starring Peter Capaldi. Follow the newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, as he faces a policy crisis and a focus group.
The Thick of It is a comedy series that mocks the incompetence and corruption of the fictional Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship. Watch the trailer, see the cast and reviews, and find out where to stream or buy the show on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Watch The Thick of It, a satirical show about the inner workings of Westminster, with improvised scripts and British comic actors. Stream all four seasons on Peacock, the new streaming service with live sports, news, and more.
May 18, 2005. 29min. TV-MA. The newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot is on his way to a secondary school in Wiltshire to announce a new policy. Unfortunately, he's ordered by Number Ten's communications' supremo, Malcolm Tucker to kill the policy stone dead.
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Sep 8, 2012 · The Thick of It. Season 4. Government embarrassment, ministerial cock-up, coalition rows, backroom deals, policy U-turns, spin-doctoring, political back-stabbing, wild media speculation, and more time spent with one's family. It can only be the eagerly-anticipated return of Armando Iannucci's Westminster political comedy.
