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The Thick of It

  • TV Series
  • 2005–20122005–2012
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 29m
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Peter Capaldi in The Thick of It (2005)
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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.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.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.
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251
  • Creator
    • Armando Iannucci(devised by)
  • Stars
    • Chris Addison
    • James Smith
    • Peter Capaldi
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  • Creator
    • Armando Iannucci(devised by)
  • Stars
    • Chris Addison
    • James Smith
    • Peter Capaldi
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    • 51User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #110
    • Won 5 BAFTA Awards
      • 22 wins & 28 nominations total

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    Chris Addison
    Chris Addison
    • Oliver Reederas Oliver Reeder
    22 episodes22 eps • 2005–2012
    James Smith
    James Smith
    • Glenn Cullenas Glenn Cullen
    22 episodes22 eps • 2005–2012
    Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi
    • Malcolm Tuckeras Malcolm Tucker
    21 episodes21 eps • 2005–2012
    Joanna Scanlan
    Joanna Scanlan
    • Terri Coverleyas Terri Coverley
    20 episodes20 eps • 2005–2012
    Rebecca Front
    Rebecca Front
    • Nicola Murrayas Nicola Murray
    13 episodes13 eps • 2009–2012
    Roger Allam
    Roger Allam
    • Peter Mannionas Peter Mannion
    10 episodes10 eps • 2007–2012
    Will Smith
    • Phil Smithas Phil Smith
    10 episodes10 eps • 2007–2012
    Olivia Poulet
    Olivia Poulet
    • Emma Messingeras Emma Messinger
    10 episodes10 eps • 2007–2012
    Vincent Franklin
    Vincent Franklin
    • Stewart Pearsonas Stewart Pearson
    10 episodes10 eps • 2007–2012
    Ben Willbond
    Ben Willbond
    • Adam Kenyonas Adam Kenyon
    7 episodes7 eps • 2007–2012
    Polly Kemp
    Polly Kemp
    • Robyn Murdochas Robyn Murdoch
    7 episodes7 eps • 2005–2012
    Lucinda Raikes
    Lucinda Raikes
    • Angela Heaneyas Angela Heaney
    7 episodes7 eps • 2005–2009
    Chris Langham
    Chris Langham
    • Hugh Abbotas Hugh Abbot
    6 episodes6 eps • 2005
    Justin Edwards
    Justin Edwards
    • Ben Swainas Ben Swain
    6 episodes6 eps • 2007–2012
    Tony Gardner
    Tony Gardner
    • Dan Milleras Dan Miller
    6 episodes6 eps • 2005–2012
    Samantha Harrington
    • Samas Sam
    6 episodes6 eps • 2009–2012
    Geoffrey Streatfeild
    • Fergus Williamsas Fergus Williams
    5 episodes5 eps • 2012
    Alex Macqueen
    Alex Macqueen
    • Julius Nicholsonas Julius Nicholson…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2005–2009
    • Creator
      • Armando Iannucci(devised by)
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    • Trivia
      The show employed Ian Martin as a "swearing consultant"; one of his roles is to pen the complex and creative insults used in the show.
    • Quotes

      [knock on door]

      Malcolm Tucker: Come the fuck in or fuck the fuck off.

    • Connections
      Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #5.1 (2008)

    User reviews51

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    10/10
    Mortified!!
    I am mortified that I have only just picked up on this wonderful series in the past 6 weeks!! I had read that it was good but felt I couldn't commit to another "must watch" TV series. However against my better judgement I recorded one programme to see what all the fuss was about. I was totally blown away by the whole thing. I never really rated Peter Capaldi before this but the guy is a genius!! His intimidating, foul-mouthed character is some creation!! Whether it is him or Ianucci that is responsible, I do not know, but the end result is pure gold. Of course lots of viewers are going to find the bad language hard to get past but it really is worth it. I am rarely shocked by bad language but it shocked me - at first I found it gratuitous and almost switched off. However when you get into it the language seems (for the characters) just right and very funny. Who knows if this is the way that the people behind the scenes speak but it works. I actually know someone involved in politics on the Tory side (not my preference) and can believe in the Thick of It characters totally. I am addicted top it already and am about to get the series I have missed on DVD. Brilliant is not the word for it. People who berate the camera-work need to get a life. It is not my favourite style either but it works for this. If you have not seen it make a point of getting it immediately!!
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    • Nov 29, 2009

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC Four (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Trist, herr minister
    • Filming locations
      • St Margaret Street, Westminster, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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