Ended

The Thick of It

2005–201218BBC Four, BBC Two

Comedy

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.

Seasons: 4
Episodes: 21
Runtime: 30m
Rating: Rated 8.1 out of 10

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Latest episode · aired

The Final Reckoning

S04 · E07 · Aired Oct 20, 2012

Episode guide

Seasons

5 total

Series 13 episodes · 2005
Series 23 episodes · 2005
Series 38 episodes · 2009
Series 47 episodes · 2012
Specials34 episodes · 2007

Starring

Cast

Peter Capaldi
Malcolm Tucker
Rebecca Front
Nicola Murray
Chris Addison
Olly Reeder
Joanna Scanlan
Terri Coverley
James Smith
Glenn Cullen
Roger Allam
Peter Mannion

Behind the camera

Creators and crew

CreatorArmando Iannucci
WriterWill Smith
WriterSean Gray
WriterIan Martin
Executive ProducerAndy Forssell
Executive ProducerJon Plowman

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The fine print

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: May 19, 2005
Last aired: Oct 20, 2012
Created by: Armando Iannucci
Networks: BBC Four, BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Original language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 21
Community rating: 8.1 / 10 from 227 votes

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