The Thick of It

8.0

2005•30m

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.

Production

Trailers & Videos

The Thick of It: Coalition trailer - BBC Two

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2005

First series of the satirical comedy sees newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, grappling with life in government.

1. Episode 1

8.8

Hugh Abbot is the Minister for Social Affairs and he's facing a policy crisis; his 'Snooper Squad' idea has been vetoed which leaves him with just forty minutes to come up with a new policy.

2. Episode 2

8.4

Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.

3. Episode 3

8.7

An empty London flat threatens the future of a potential Housing Bill. Dan Miller is getting plenty of media-attention for his work on the bill, which is creating a degree of envy.