Season 1
The Thick of It
3 EPISODES • 2005
First series of the satirical comedy sees newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, grappling with life in government.

Episodes

1: Episode 1
May 19, 2005
Hugh Abbot is the Minister for Social Affairs and he's facing a policy crisis; his 'Snooper Squad' idea has been vetoed which leaves him with just forty minutes to come up with a new policy.
2: Episode 2
May 26, 2005
Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.
3: Episode 3
Jun 2, 2005
An empty London flat threatens the future of a potential Housing Bill. Dan Miller is getting plenty of media-attention for his work on the bill, which is creating a degree of envy.
Season 2
Originals for BBC
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