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The Thick of It

TV-MA2005–20124 seasonsArmando Iannucci
IMDb 8.7

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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.

Comedy
PoliticsSatireBritish PoliticsPolitical SatireSpin DoctorSitcomWorkplace Comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Thick of It (2005) 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.

Who stars in The Thick of It?

The Thick of It stars Peter Capaldi (Malcolm Tucker), Rebecca Front (Nicola Murray), Chris Addison (Olly Reeder), Joanna Scanlan (Terri Coverley), James Smith (Glenn Cullen). The series was created by Armando Iannucci.

How many seasons does The Thick of It have?

The Thick of It has 4 seasons. There are 21 episodes in total.

Is The Thick of It worth watching?

The Thick of It holds an IMDb rating of 8.7/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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