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The Thick of It
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.
- Created by:
- Armando Iannucci
- Cast:
- Peter Capaldi, Rebecca Front, Chris Addison, Joanna Scanlan
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC Four, BBC Two
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E01
Episode 1
★ 10.0Rise of the Nutters
2007-01-10 · 59mWhile 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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Episode 2
★ 10.0Spinners and Losers
2007-07-03 · 59mWhen the PM resigns six months early, will Malcolm finally spin out of control?
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E03
Episode 3
★ 10.0Opposition Extra
2007-07-03 · 15mPeter Mannion's attempts at a peaceful evening are thwarted by public relations.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 4
Out of the Thick of It: Episode 1
2009-10-26 · 5mTerri and Robyn discuss the new administration over a working lunch. Also contains deleted scenes from episode one. Episode one of the BBC webseries.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 5
Out of the Thick of It: Episode 2
2009-11-02 · 4mTerri and Robyn attempt to solve the loss of data at DoSAC. Also contains deleted scenes from episode two. Episode two of the BBC webseries.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 6
Out of the Thick of It: Episode 3
2009-11-09 · 6mTerri 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.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 7
Out of the Thick of It: Episode 4
2009-11-16 · 5mRobyn 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.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 8
Out of the Thick of It: Episode 5
2009-11-23 · 7mClips 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.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 9
Out of the Thick of It: Episode 6
2009-11-30 · 8mClips 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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Out of the Thick of It: Episode 7
2009-12-07 · 8mThe 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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Out of the Thick of It: Episode 8
2009-12-14 · 9mCast 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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Deleted Scenes - Series 1 - Episode 1
4mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Deleted Scenes - Series 1 - Episode 2
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Deleted Scenes - Series 1 - Episode 3
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From Script to Screen
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BTS Production Stills - Series 1
10mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Deleted Scenes - Series 2 - Episode 1
8mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Deleted Scenes - Series 2 - Episode 2
8mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Deleted Scenes - Series 2 - Episode 3
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Peter's Photos Production Stills - Series 2
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Deleted Scenes - Rise of the Nutters
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Newsnight - Paxman - Rise of the Nutters
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Production Stills Gallery - Rise of the Nutters
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Deleted Scenes - Spinners and Losers
12mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Behind the Scenes Gallery - Spinners and Losers
5mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Production Stills Gallery - Spinners and Losers
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Newsnight Crick - Spinners and Losers
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Deleted Scenes - Series 3 - Episodes 1-4
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Deleted Scenes - Series 3 - Episodes 5-8
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Deleted Scenes - Series 4 - Episodes 1-4
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Deleted Scenes - Series 4 - Episodes 5-8
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Commentary - Series 2 - Episode 1
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Commentary - Series 2 - Episode 2
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Commentary - Series 2 - Episode 3
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Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Peter Capaldi
Malcolm Tucker
Rebecca Front
Nicola Murray
Chris Addison
Olly Reeder
Joanna Scanlan
Terri Coverley
James Smith
Glenn Cullen
Roger Allam
Peter Mannion
