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The Thick of It

The Thick of It

Description: `The Thick of It' satirizes the inner workings of modern British government, with the focus on the fictitious Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship, a rather broad title that allows many political themes and viewpoints to be introduced. The department is run by an appointed minister, one who of course is depicted as bumbling, overmatched and out of touch with the public.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Comedy
Year Released: 2005
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 24
First episode air date: May 19, 2005
Awards: British Academy Television Award for Best Scripted Comedy, MORE
Program Creator: Armando Iannucci
Writers: Armando Iannucci, Will Smith, Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche, Ian Martin, Roger Drew, Sean Gray
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