

The Thick of It
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.
Where to watch The Thick of It in United States
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Where is The Thick of It streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | BBC Player Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Thick of It
The Thick of It is a 2005 English-language comedy series created by Armando Iannucci. The cast is led by Peter Capaldi, Rebecca Front, Chris Addison. It spans 4 seasons and 21 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox.
The Thick of It was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on May 19, 2005, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Armando Iannucci
- Writers
- Will Smith, Sean Gray, Ian Martin
- First aired
- May 19, 2005
- Last aired
- October 20, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (21 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Four, BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
The Thick of It cast & crew
The Thick of It was created by Armando Iannucci and written by Will Smith, Sean Gray, and Ian Martin.
The cast features Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker, Rebecca Front as Nicola Murray, Chris Addison as Olly Reeder, Joanna Scanlan as Terri Coverley, James Smith as Glenn Cullen, and Roger Allam as Peter Mannion.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Natalie Bailey and Andy Forssell.
Is The Thick of It worth watching?
The Thick of It holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 214 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy series.
With 4 seasons and 21 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Thick of It is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Thick of It
In United States, you can stream The Thick of It on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Thick of It

Peter Capaldi
Malcolm Tucker

Rebecca Front
Nicola Murray

Chris Addison
Olly Reeder

Joanna Scanlan
Terri Coverley

James Smith
Glenn Cullen

Roger Allam
Peter Mannion
The Thick of It — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Thick of It in United States?
The Thick of It is streaming on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Thick of It on Peacock Premium?
Yes — The Thick of It is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.
▸What language is The Thick of It in?
The Thick of It is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Thick of It are there?
The Thick of It has 4 seasons with 21 episodes in total.
▸What is The Thick of It rated?
The Thick of It is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 214 ratings.











