TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Thick of It is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), Peacock, and Peacock Premium in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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Episode 1
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.
Written by Sam BainGuest stars Tim Bentinck, John Biggins, Lucinda Raikes
Episode 2
Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.
Written by Simon Blackwell, Tony RocheGuest stars Morwenna Banks, Matthew Marsh
Episode 3
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.
Written by Simon BlackwellGuest stars Georgie Glen, Lucinda Raikes, Tony Gardner
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Chris LanghamHugh Abbot
Peter CapaldiMalcolm Tucker
Rebecca FrontNicola Murray
Chris AddisonOlly Reeder
Joanna ScanlanTerri Coverley
James SmithGlenn Cullen
Roger AllamPeter Mannion
Vincent FranklinStewart Pearson
BBC FourUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
