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.
The best episode of "The Thick of It" season 2 is "Episode 1", rated 8.2/10 from 572 user votes. It was directed by Armando Iannucci and written by Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche, Simon Blackwell, Jesse Armstrong. "Episode 1" aired on 10/20/2005 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
Something goes terribly wrong at a ministerial visit to a factory – only Malcolm can help, but will he?
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche, Simon Blackwell, Jesse Armstrong
There's a reshuffle in the offing and the PM's new 'blue skies' advisor is making trouble...
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche, Simon Blackwell, Jesse Armstrong
Someone sends an email they shouldn't have, while Hugh lies to a Select Committee...
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche, Simon Blackwell, Jesse Armstrong