Home > The Thick of It > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Thick of It: Season 1 (2005) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER Tomatometer Not Available... —— 100% Average Rating: N/A Season Reviews: 1 Fresh: 1 Rotten: 0 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: No consensus yet. AUDIENCE SCORE 88% liked it Average Rating: 4.5/5 User Ratings: 68 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Episode 1.1 Air date: May 12, 2006 Cliff Lawton MP is given the boot and swiftly replaced by Hugh Abbot and his staff. Hoping to start his tenure in a blaze of publicity he calls a press conference, but after his 'Snooper Squad' idea is killed, the Minister has forty minutes to come up with a new policy. More 2 Episode 1.2 Air date: May 19, 2006 Malcolm is concerned that the Minister is not keeping in touch with the man or woman on the street and orders him to sort out his policy on Eastenders. In an attempt to formulate a popular new strategy, Hugh gets a very focused focus group in to tell him which one of two contradictory policies to go for. More 3 Episode 1.3 Air date: May 26, 2006 Malcolm thinks Hugh's empty flat in London could pose a problem for the successful Second Home Housing Bill. Meanwhile, Hugh develops a dislike for his media-savvy junior minister Dan Miller and Malcolm explains the art of a "good resignation". More The Thick of It: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (2) Tv Season Info The inaugural season of this British political satire opens with Hugh Abbott (Chris Langham) becoming the new Minister of Social Affairs. Before long, various mishaps ensue as he tries to distinguish himself in his post, only to tangle with a vicious spin doctor (Peter Capaldi). Genre: Network: BBC Premiere Date: May 12, 2006 Cast Chris Langham as Hugh Abbott Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker Chris Addison as Oliver Reeder Joanna Scanlan as Terri Coverley Episodes 1 Episode 1.1 Air date: May 12, 2006 Cliff Lawton MP is given the boot and swiftly replaced by Hugh Abbot and his staff. Hoping to start his tenure in a blaze of publicity he calls a press conference, but after his 'Snooper Squad' idea is killed, the Minister has forty minutes to come up with a new policy. More 2 Episode 1.2 Air date: May 19, 2006 Malcolm is concerned that the Minister is not keeping in touch with the man or woman on the street and orders him to sort out his policy on Eastenders. In an attempt to formulate a popular new strategy, Hugh gets a very focused focus group in to tell him which one of two contradictory policies to go for. More 3 Episode 1.3 Air date: May 26, 2006 Malcolm thinks Hugh's empty flat in London could pose a problem for the successful Second Home Housing Bill. Meanwhile, Hugh develops a dislike for his media-savvy junior minister Dan Miller and Malcolm explains the art of a "good resignation". More Critic Reviews for The Thick of It Season 1 All Critics (1) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0) As realistic as the producers make it look, shooting improvised dialogue with handheld cameras in dowdy offices...it's always going to be farcical and ridiculous, because that's what the business of governing is like. Aug 31, 2018 | Full Review… David Sims AV Club Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (1) Audience Reviews for The Thick of It: Season 1 Political comedy doesn't get much better than this, nor do I think it deserves such a tremendous attention to detail, with the snappiest dialogue you can find, aided by stellar performances, specially from the instable firecracker that is Peter Capaldi as Malcom Tucker and Chris Langham as Hugh Abbot. Why didn't I rate this any higher? ONLY 3 EPISODES?!?! ARE YOU JOCKING BBC? Francisco G Super Reviewer View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! Best of Netflix Movies and shows to binge now More News & Features TOP HEADLINES Your Full List of All Upcoming DC Movies – With Key Details – Rotten Tomatoes Major Awards Need to Stop Ignoring Incredible Horror Performances – Rotten Tomatoes 10 Killer Movie Marketing Campaigns – Rotten Tomatoes The 5 Most Anticipated Movies Opening in April – Rotten Tomatoes More Than 50 of the Most Fearless Females on TV – Rotten Tomatoes Why 1999 Was The Ultimate Year for Teen Movies – Rotten Tomatoes The Best 100% Certified Fresh TV Seasons – Rotten Tomatoes Dwayne Johnson Owe $12 Trillion in Fake Movie Damages – Rotten Tomatoes More Headlines View All Results Go back More trailers