TV series
The Thick of It
2005–2012, English, on BBC Four & BBC Two. Created by Armando Iannucci.
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.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 21
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
Absolute Cinema
Drop everything and watch it.
8.1/10 from 227 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Thick of It
The Thick of It is streaming on Peacock Premium, Britbox, and Peacock Premium Plus in India.
Peacock Premium
Britbox Apple TV channel
BritBox
BritBox Amazon Channel
Peacock Premium Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S4 E7: The Final Reckoning
Aired 20 October 2012
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Armando IannucciCreator
- Peter CapaldiMalcolm Tucker · 21 ep
- Chris AddisonOlly Reeder · 21 ep
- Joanna ScanlanTerri Coverley · 21 ep
- James SmithGlenn Cullen · 21 ep
- Rebecca FrontNicola Murray · 15 ep
- Roger AllamPeter Mannion · 10 ep
- Vincent FranklinStewart Pearson · 8 ep
- Olivia PouletEmma Messinger · 8 ep
- Chris LanghamHugh Abbot · 6 ep
- Polly KempRobyn Murdoch · 6 ep
- Will SmithPhil Smith · 6 ep
- Tony GardnerDan Miller · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 May 2005
- Last aired
- 20 October 2012
- Network
- BBC Four, BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Thick of It
Brass Eye
TV · 1997 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Monty Python's Flying Circus
TV · 1969 · 8.3/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Portlandia
TV · 2011 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Parks and Recreation
TV · 2009 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Platonic
TV · 2023 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mr. Show with Bob and David
TV · 1995 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Black Lady Sketch Show
TV · 2019 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bad Judge
TV · 2014 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Young Ones
TV · 1982 · 7.9/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
TV · 2010 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Thick of It: quick answers
Is The Thick of It worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 227 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Thick of It are there?
The Thick of It has 4 seasons and 21 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Thick of It finished?
Yes. The Thick of It ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Thick of It on?
The Thick of It is streaming on Peacock Premium, Britbox, and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Thick of It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thick of It is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Thick of It?
If you liked The Thick of It, try Brass Eye, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Portlandia.
Who created The Thick of It?
The Thick of It was created by Armando Iannucci and stars Peter Capaldi, Chris Addison, Joanna Scanlan.