8.1
The Thick of It
2005
Political comedy set on the campaign buses of the main parties as they battle their way through the chaos of the election campaign.
Episode 1Apr 21, 2015 · 30m · ★ 7.0The Conservatives are trying to work out how to target women voters; the Labour turn to social media to promote a positive image of Ed Miliband; Kevin Sturridge is frustrated that the Lib Dems aren't in the newspapers; and UKIP's Gerry Stagg tries to undo Kate Standen's unguarded telephone remarks.Episode 2Apr 28, 2015 · 30m · ★ 7.0On the buses today, the Lib Dems are hoping to salvage a hint of respectability. Labour are trying to simplify their message, especially on immigration, whilst the Conservatives are in Scotland, and UKIP have some new celebrity support.Episode 3May 4, 2015 · 30mThe Labour team are forced to consider tomb stones, and Kevin Sturridge is further nearing breakdown as he contests mass apathy. Meanwhile, UKIP's Gerry Stagg has a golden PR idea involving bus driver Obi. Conservative candidate Martin, at least, has something to celebrate.Episode 4May 5, 2015 · 30mA highly topical new comedy set on the campaign buses of the main political parties as the harassed teams battle their way through the noisy chaos of the election campaign, desperately trying to avoid gaffes and attempting to hang on to their sanity.Episode 5May 6, 2015 · 30mMartin's looking at a future working under Boris; Kevin can't get off the Lib Dem bus; Christine and Melanie finally air their grievances; and Gerry has finally had it with Kate.
Political comedy set on the campaign buses of the main parties as they battle their way through the chaos of the election campaign.
Liz KingsmanRuby
Trevor CooperJack
Hattie MorahanSiobhan
Michael Fenton StevensSimon
Theo Barklem-BiggsConor
Rhashan StoneObi
Jimmy AkingbolaMartin
Esther SmithCharlotte
Andy NymanGerry
Daisy HaggardChristine
Kathleen Rose PerkinsMelanie
Sarah HadlandKate2005
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