The Thick of It
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 21 Episodes
30 min per episode
2005 – 2012
Premiered: Thu, May 19, 2005
Armando IannucciLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 7: “The Final Reckoning”
Dan Miller gets sent on a fact-finding mission to the local cop-shop to press the flesh.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Thick of It: Coalition trailer - BBC TwoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-28
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armando Iannucci
Will Smith, Sean Gray, Ian Martin
Natalie Bailey, Andy Forssell, Jon Plowman, Adam Tandy, Armando Iannucci
Department Leadership Roster
Will Smith
Writer
Sean Gray
Writer
Ian Martin
Writer
Natalie Bailey
Producer
Adam Tandy
Producer
Armando Iannucci
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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What is The Thick of It about?
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.
How many seasons does The Thick of It have?
The Thick of It comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Thick of It?
Key cast members in The Thick of It include Peter Capaldi, Rebecca Front, Chris Addison, Joanna Scanlan, James Smith.
Who created or directed The Thick of It?
The Thick of It was developed and directed by Armando Iannucci.