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Dark political comedy set in the corridors of British government

Dark political comedy set in the corridors of British government, created by Armando Iannucci and starring Peter Capaldi

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Peter Capaldi

Rebecca Front

Chris Addison

Joanna Scanlan

James Smith

Justin Edwards

Rufus Wright

Robin Weaver

Bohdan Poraj

Sean Gray

Simon Blackwell

Armando Iannucci

Ian Martin

Tony Roche

Will Smith

Roger Drew

Adam Tandy

The Thick of It: Series 3: Episode 6

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Episode 6

BBC Two - The Thick of It, Series 3, Episode 6

With the prime minister away, does Nicola have what it takes to launch a leadership bid?

Satirical sitcom. Just as Nicola Murray is about to launch her Fourth Sector Initiative to the media, the media decide that they want someone to launch another leadership contest.

With the Prime Minister away at a summit in Spain, Malcolm Tucker is left at home to mind the shop. Just as Nicola Murray is about to launch her Fourth Sector Initiative to the media, the media decide that what they really want is someone to launch another leadership contest. 

Does Nicola have what it takes and, if she does, can Malcolm take it away from her before she does any damage?

The Thick of It: Series 3

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Dark political satire from Armando Iannucci set in the corridors of British government.

Dark political satire from Armando Iannucci set in the corridors of British government, with Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front) taking over the ministerial role nobody seems to want.

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