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
Something goes terribly wrong at a ministerial visit to a factory – only Malcolm can help, but will he?
Directed by Armando IannucciWritten by Simon Blackwell, Jesse Armstrong, Armando Iannucci, Tony RocheGuest stars Di Botcher, Robert Portal, Theo Fraser Steele, Paul Higgins, Graeme Mearns, Rob Edwards, Polly Kemp
Episode 2
There's a reshuffle in the offing and the PM's new 'blue skies' advisor is making trouble...
Directed by Armando IannucciWritten by Simon Blackwell, Jesse Armstrong, Armando Iannucci, Tony RocheGuest stars James Doherty, Graeme Mearns, Richard Betts, Lucinda Raikes, Alex Macqueen, Polly Kemp
Episode 3
Someone sends an email they shouldn't have, while Hugh lies to a Select Committee...
Directed by Armando IannucciWritten by Simon Blackwell, Jesse Armstrong, Armando Iannucci, Tony RocheGuest stars Eve Matheson, Martin Ball, Polly Kemp
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
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BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
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