Season 1 Plot
First series of the satirical comedy sees newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, grappling with life in government.
The Thick of It Season 1 aired on May 19th, 2005.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Episode 1
May 19th, 2005
30 min
Hugh Abbot is the Minister for Social Affairs and he's facing a policy crisis; his 'Snooper Squad' idea has been vetoed which leaves him with just forty minutes to come up with a new policy.
2. Episode 2
May 26th, 2005
30 min
Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.
3. Episode 3
June 2nd, 2005
30 min
An empty London flat threatens the future of a potential Housing Bill. Dan Miller is getting plenty of media-attention for his work on the bill, which is creating a degree of envy.
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