The Thick of It (2005)
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.
First Air Date: 2005-05-19
Last Air Date: 2012-10-20
Number of Seasons: 4
Number of Episodes: 21
Created By: Armando Iannucci
Networks: BBC Four, BBC Two
Top Cast
- Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker
- Chris Addison as Olly Reeder
- Joanna Scanlan as Terri Coverley
- James Smith as Glenn Cullen
- Rebecca Front as Nicola Murray
- Roger Allam as Peter Mannion
- Vincent Franklin as Stewart Pearson
- Olivia Poulet as Emma Messinger
- Chris Langham as Hugh Abbot
- Polly Kemp as Robyn Murdoch
Seasons
Specials (2007)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Rise of the Nutters
While the Minister is away, junior minister Ben Swain tries to make some headlines, but only succeeds in making a fool of himself on Newsnight. Meanwhile, everything begins to unravel for Malcolm Tucker and his team at Number 10.
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Ep. 2: Spinners and Losers
When the PM resigns six months early, will Malcolm finally spin out of control?
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Ep. 3: Opposition Extra
Peter Mannion's attempts at a peaceful evening are thwarted by public relations.
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Ep. 4: Out of the Thick of It: Episode 1
Terri and Robyn discuss the new administration over a working lunch. Also contains deleted scenes from episode one. Episode one of the BBC webseries.
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Ep. 5: Out of the Thick of It: Episode 2
Terri and Robyn attempt to solve the loss of data at DoSAC. Also contains deleted scenes from episode two. Episode two of the BBC webseries.
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Ep. 6: Out of the Thick of It: Episode 3
Terri and Robyn liase over the phone whilst Nicola attends the annual party conference. Also contains deleted scenes from episode three. Episode three of the BBC webseries.
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Ep. 7: Out of the Thick of It: Episode 4
Robyn quizzes Terri on Peter Manion's visit to DoSAC, and Terri's personal interest in it. Also contains deleted scenes from episode four. Episode four of the BBC webseries.
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Ep. 8: Out of the Thick of It: Episode 5
Clips and interviews with key cast and crew discussing the episode where DoSAC minister Nicola Murray MP and her shadow Peter Mannion MP are invited onto BBC Radio 5Live for a debate on Richard Bacon's late-night phone-in programme. Episode five of the BBC webseries.
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Ep. 9: Out of the Thick of It: Episode 6
Clips and interviews with key cast and crew discussing the episode where Nicola Murray is about to launch her Fourth Sector Initiative to the media. Following a botched TV interview though, the media decide that what they really want is someone to launch another leadership contest. Episode six of the BBC webseries.
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Ep. 10: Out of the Thick of It: Episode 7
The cast and crew discuss Steve Fleming's motivations and impact upon the series, along with the downfall of Malcolm Tucker. Episode seven of the BBC webseries.
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Ep. 11: Out of the Thick of It: Episode 8
Cast and crew discuss Steve Fleming and Lord Nicholsons' influence on government, and the series' final moments. Episode eight of the BBC webseries.
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Ep. 12: Deleted Scenes - Series 1 - Episode 1
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Ep. 13: Deleted Scenes - Series 1 - Episode 2
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Ep. 14: Deleted Scenes - Series 1 - Episode 3
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Ep. 15: From Script to Screen
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Ep. 16: Photo Gallery - Series 1
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Ep. 17: Deleted Scenes - Series 2 - Episode 1
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Ep. 18: Deleted Scenes - Series 2 - Episode 2
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Ep. 19: Deleted Scenes - Series 2 - Episode 3
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Ep. 20: Photo Gallery - Series 2
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Ep. 21: Deleted Scenes - Rise of the Nutters
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Ep. 22: Newsnight footage - Rise of the Nutters
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Ep. 23: Photo Gallery - Rise of the Nutters
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Ep. 24: Deleted Scenes - Spinners and Losers
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Ep. 25: Peter's Photos - Spinners and Losers
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Ep. 26: Photo Gallery - Spinners and Losers
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Ep. 27: Making of Spinners and Losers
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Ep. 28: Deleted Scenes - Series 3 - Episodes 1-4
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Ep. 29: Deleted Scenes - Series 3 - Episodes 5-8
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Ep. 30: Commentary - Series 2 - Episode 1
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Ep. 31: Commentary - Series 2 - Episode 2
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Ep. 32: Commentary - Series 2 - Episode 3
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Ep. 33: Deleted Scenes - Series 4 - Episodes 1-4
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Ep. 34: Deleted Scenes - Series 4 - Episodes 5-8
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