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When Mary Beard Met...

Armando Iannucci

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Mary Beard and Armando Iannucci discuss taking liberties with a literary classic, whether it is possible to satirise the current political situation, and the impact of swearing. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Mary Beard
Interviewed Guest:
Armando Iannucci
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson
Series Producer:
Mark Crossan

The Thick of It

Series 4

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Available for years

Political comedy. Lord Goolding's inquiry into the key worker housing scandal begins. The truth will finally come out. Unless, of course, anyone has any sudden lapses of memory. Show more

Contributors

Lord Goolding:
William Hoyland
Simon Weir:
Tobias Menzies
Baroness Sureka:
Priyanga Burford
Matthew Hodge:
Michael Maloney
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Fergus Williams:
Geoffrey Streatfield
Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Adam Kenyon:
Ben Willbond
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Robyn Murdoch:
Polly Kemp
Oliver Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Dan Gaster
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Tony Roche
Writer:
Will Smith

The Thick of It

Series 4

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Available for years

Political satire. Peter Mannion is told to launch his coalition partner's new 'Networked Nation' policy. However, Peter doesn't even know how to right-click a mouse. Show more

Contributors

Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Fergus Williams:
Geoffrey Streatfeild
Adam Kenyon:
Ben Willbond
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Emma Messenger:
Olivia Poulet
Teacher:
Dave Florez
Charlotte:
Jessica Henwick
Journalist:
Manjinder Virk
Journalist:
Gareth Tunley
Journalist:
Adam Tandy
Journalist:
Dan Mersh
Journalist:
Martha Cope
Journalist:
Tom Andrews
Writer:
Tony Roche
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Dan Gaster
Writer:
Ian Martin
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 4

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Satirical political sitcom. The civil servants at DoSAC prepare for a visit from the DoSAC shadow minister Peter Mannion - yet another distraction for Nicola Murray. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Olly Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Permanent Secretary:
Simon Chandler
Head Teacher:
Nick Sidi
Writer:
Ian Martin
Producer:
Adam Tandy

Front Row

Cultural Exchange Finale

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

John Wilson brings the Cultural Exchange project to a close, with Armando Iannucci, Laura Mvula, Germaine Greer, Paul Weller, Terence Stamp and others. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Armando Iannucci
Interviewed Guest:
Laura Mvula
Interviewed Guest:
Germaine Greer
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Weller
Interviewed Guest:
Terence Stamp
Interviewed Guest:
Justin Welby

Front Row

Armando Iannucci on the Death of Stalin, Kwame Kwei-Armah directs Ibsen's Lady from the Sea

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Armando Iannucci's new film The Death of Stalin, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Elinor Cook on Ibsen's The Lady From the Sea, controversial form 696 for venues and Sean Hughes remembered. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Armando Iannucci
Interviewed Guest:
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Interviewed Guest:
Mykaell Riley
Producer:
Dymphna Flynn

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 5

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Satirical political sitcom. After trading bitter blows in the press, DoSAC minister Nicola Murray MP and her shadow Peter Mannion MP are invited onto BBC Radio 5Live for a debate. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Olly Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Sports Presenter:
George Riley
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Assistant Director:
Jude Campbell
Sound Recordist:
Bob Newton
Script Supervisor:
Elise Burgess
Location Manager:
Tom Howard
Production Manager:
Francis Gilson
Executive Producer:
Mark Freeland
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci
Production Designer:
Simon Rogers
Costume designer:
Ros Little
Director of photography:
Jamie Cairney
Editor-in-chief:
Gary Dollner

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Political comedy. When the job at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship is turned down by everybody else, unknown quantity Nicola Murray is promoted to the Cabinet. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Ollie Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Doug Hayes:
Pearce Quigley
Writer:
Tony Roche
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Will Smith
Producer:
Adam Tandy

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Political comedy. Nicola has only been in the cabinet for a week, but already the press question her survival chances. Then someone wipes the immigration records of 170,672 people. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Ollie Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Robyn Murdoch:
Polly Kemp
Journalist:
Judith Faultless
Marianne Swift:
Zoe Telford
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Satirical political comedy. Nicola Murray is stuck in an Eastbourne hotel bedroom with a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle while she tries to finish her party conference speech. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Olly Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
John Duggan:
Miles Jupp
Julie Price:
Melanie Hill
Angela Heaney :
Lucinda Raikes
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 7

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Political satire. Nicola Murray and her team need a sports personality to be the face of DoSAC's Healthy Choices campaign. They take advice from the PM's new fixer, Steve Fleming. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Olly Reeder:
Chris Addison
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Marianne Swift:
Zoe Telford
Steve Fleming:
David Haig
Lord Nicholson:
Alex Macqueen
Writer:
Tony Roche
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Ian Martin
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Executive Producer:
Mark Freeland
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 8

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Political comedy. As the election looms and the Opposition eye the prize, the word around Westminster Village is that Malcolm is running out of both options and friends. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Olly Reeder:
Chris Addison
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Steve Fleming:
David Haig
Lord Nicholson:
Alex Macqueen
Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
BBC Producer:
Susy Kane
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Location Manager:
Tom Howard
Sound Recordist:
Bob Newton
Script Supervisor:
Elise Burgess
Production Manager:
Francis Gilson
Executive Producer:
Mark Freeland
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci
Production Designer:
Simon Rogers
Costume designer:
Ros Little
Director of photography:
Jamie Cairney

The Thick of It

Series 4

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Available for years

Political satire. Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Show more

Contributors

Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Adam Kenyon:
Ben Willbond
Fergus Williams:
Geoffrey Streatfield
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Tara Strachan:
Emily Bevan
Receptionist:
Teresa Churcher
Journalist:
Gareth Tunley
Journalist:
Tom Andrews
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Dan Gaster

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Jim Moir aka Vic Reeves goes on an irreverent trip into the world of influential avant-garde art movement Dada. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jim Moir
Participant:
Armando Iannucci
Participant:
Terry Gilliam
Participant:
Neville Brody
Participant:
Michael Landy
Participant:
Cornelia Parker
Producer:
Simon Lloyd
Director:
Simon Lloyd
Executive Producer:
Richard Bright

The Thick of It

Series 4

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Available for years

Political comedy. Both government and opposition try to spin their way to the moral high ground following the key worker housing scandal. Some are even calling for an inquiry. Show more

Contributors

Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Helen Hatley:
Rebecca Gethings
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Fergus Williams:
Geoffrey Streatfield
Adam Kenyon:
Ben Willbond
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Robyn Murdoch:
Polly Kemp
Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Dan Miller:
Tony Gardner
Oliver Reeder:
Chris Addison
Director:
Chris Addison
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Rob Colley
Writer:
Dan Gaster
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Tony Roche
Writer:
Will Smith

The Thick of It

Series 4

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Available for years

Political comedy. The Home Office have cut police numbers. At Malcolm's suggestion, Dan Miller gets sent on a fact-finding mission to the local cop-shop. Show more

Contributors

Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Fergus Williams:
Geoffrey Streatfield
Adam Kenyon:
Ben Willbond
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Oliver Reeder:
Chris Addison
Dan Miller:
Tony Gardner
Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Helen Hatley:
Rebecca Gethings
Greg Fraser:
Simon Kunz
Desk Sergeant:
Colin Mace
Superintendent:
Adam Stevens
Police Officer:
Michael Gould
Journalist:
Dan Mersh
Director:
Tony Roche
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Writer:
Tony Roche
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Will Smith

Have I Got News for You

Series 66

Episode 10

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for years

Kirsty Young is host, with guest panellists writer and director Armando Iannucci and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Young
Panellist:
Paul Merton
Panellist:
Ian Hislop
Panellist:
Phil Wang
Series Producer:
Mike Rayment
Producer:
Jack Harris
Director:
Martin Lord
Production Company:
Hat Trick Productions

The Thick of It

Special: The Rise of the Nutters

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Political comedy. It's the end of the Christmas recess, and peace and goodwill should reign in Westminster. But something goes terribly wrong on Newsnight. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Ollie Reeder:
Chris Addison
Ben Swain:
Justin Edwards
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Julius Nicholson:
Alex Macqueen
Angela Heaney:
Lucinda Raikes
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy

The Thick of It

Special: Spinners and Losers

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Political comedy. The Prime Minister resigns six months too early and all hell breaks loose at Number 10. Malcolm Tucker's political career hangs in the balance. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Ollie Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Ben Swain:
Justin Edwards
Julius Nicholson:
Alex Macqueen
Robyn Murdoch:
Polly Kemp
Nick Hanway:
Martin Savage
Angela Heaney:
Lucinda Raikes
Cleaner:
Diveen Henry
Cliff Lawton:
Tim Bentinck
Claire Ballentine:
Eve Matheson
Geoff Holhurst:
Rob Edwards
Dan Miller:
Tony Gardner
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy