The Thick of It
TV-MA 2005 · 4 seasons · 21 eps · ★ 8.1 · Comedy
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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.
Created by Armando Iannucci
Networks: BBC Four, BBC Two
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Peter Capaldi Malcolm Tucker -
Chris Addison Olly Reeder -
Joanna Scanlan Terri Coverley -
James Smith Glenn Cullen -
Rebecca Front Nicola Murray -
Roger Allam Peter Mannion -
Vincent Franklin Stewart Pearson -
Olivia Poulet Emma Messinger -
Chris Langham Hugh Abbot -
Polly Kemp Robyn Murdoch -
Will Smith Phil Smith -
Tony Gardner Dan Miller
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