The Thick of It

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Various
gptkb:concert_tour
gptkb:Dawn
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Royal_Television_Society_Award
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Situation_Comedy
gptkb:award
gptkb:British_Comedy_Award
gptkb:British_Comedy_Awards
gptkb:Royal_Television_Society_Award_for_Best_Comedy
British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:box_office £1.5 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Dan_Miller
gptkb:The_Researcher
gptkb:The_Assistant
gptkb:Robyn_Murphy
gptkb:Robyn
gptkb:Phil_Smith
gptkb:Jenna_Bailey
gptkb:Dawn
gptkb:Martha
gptkb:Sophie
gptkb:Fergus
gptkb:Malcolm_Tucker
gptkb:Gavin
gptkb:Derek
gptkb:Duncan
gptkb:Maggie
gptkb:The_Intern
gptkb:Diane
gptkb:Jenna_Murray
gptkb:Nicola_Murray
gptkb:Peter_Mannion
The Prime Minister
Terri
Colin
The Secretary of State
The Advisor
The Consultant
The Opposition Leader
The Chancellor
The Lobbyist
The Press Secretary
The Party Leader
Ollie Reeder
Malcolm's assistant
Olivia Colman as Helen
The Backbencher
The Director of Communications
The Policy Advisor
The Special Advisor
The Spin Doctor
Angela Heaney
Colin Mc Nulty
Derek's Assistant
Terri Coverley
The Chief Whip
The Civil Servant
The Junior Minister
Colin Frayne
gptkbp:character_development Malcolm Tucker's character arc
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:David_Katznelson
Gavin Finney
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Ruth_Barrett
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Armando_Iannucci
gptkbp:critical_reception acclaimed
positive
Acclaimed by critics
acclaimed by critics
gptkbp:cultural_impact Cult following
influenced political satire
Memorable quotes
Referenced in popular culture
Critically acclaimed
influential in political satire
influenced political satire in media
Influenced other TV shows
Parody in other media
Inspired political discourse
Influenced political satire
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:political_maneuvering
gptkbp:director gptkb:Armando_Iannucci
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:BBC_Worldwide
gptkb:BBC_Films
gptkbp:editor Michael Harte
Graham Hartstone
gptkbp:features gptkb:Rufus_Hound
gptkb:James_Smith
gptkb:Olivia_Colman
gptkb:Chris_Addison
gptkb:Rebecca_Front
gptkb:Malcolm_Tucker
gptkb:Jenna_Murray
gptkb:Nicola_Murray
gptkb:Peter_Mannion
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:2012
gptkbp:first_aired gptkb:2005
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:In_the_Loop
gptkbp:follows gptkb:government_agency
The Thick of It (TV series)
the fictional Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship
The fictional Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship
political staffers
The fictional government department
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comic_book
Political Satire
Political satire
gptkbp:has a cult following
a dedicated fanbase
a significant cultural impact
a spin-off series
a unique narrative style
a distinctive visual style
a strong ensemble cast
a memorable theme music
influenced writers and comedians
gptkbp:has_cameo Various celebrities
Various British politicians
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:Soundtracks
gptkb:DJ
Books
Scripts
Posters
Collectibles
T-shirts
gptkbp:has_spin_off gptkb:In_the_Loop
gptkb:The_Thick_of_It:_The_Movie
gptkbp:has_theme The Thick of It Theme
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:2006
gptkb:2008
gptkb:2012
gptkb:BBC_Worldwide
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Thick of It
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Veep
gptkb:The_Office_(UK)
other political comedies
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Office
gptkb:Veep
gptkb:Yes_Minister
gptkb:The_Office_(UK)
British political culture
gptkbp:inspiration real-life political events
gptkbp:inspired the film In the Loop
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Veep
gptkb:The_Office_(UK)
Real-life political events
gptkbp:is critically acclaimed
available on DVD
often referenced in popular culture
recognized for its character development
streamed on various platforms
a mockumentary
a benchmark for political comedies
a satire of British politics
considered a landmark in British comedy
known for its sharp dialogue
noted for its political commentary
often cited in discussions of political satire
often compared to Veep
set in Westminster
set in the early 2000s
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:last_aired gptkb:2012
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Malcolm_Tucker
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Ruth_Barrett
gptkbp:network gptkb:BBC_Four
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:James_Smith
gptkb:Olivia_Colman
gptkb:Peter_Capaldi
gptkb:Chris_Addison
gptkb:Rebecca_Front
gptkbp:notable_for its improvisational style
its use of profanity
Its use of improvisation
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:Sir_Jodie_Comer
gptkb:Nick_Frost
gptkb:Ruth_Jones
gptkb:Sarah_Lancashire
gptkb:Jenna_Coleman
gptkb:Sir_Stephen_Merchant
gptkb:David_Mitchell
gptkb:Judi_Dench
gptkb:Michael_Sheen
gptkb:Rami_Malek
gptkb:Patrick_Stewart
gptkb:David_Jason
gptkb:Richard_E._Grant
gptkb:Rufus_Hound
gptkb:Nina_Sosanya
gptkb:Sir_Phoebe_Waller-Bridge
gptkb:Dame_Miriam_Margolyes
gptkb:Miranda_Hart
gptkb:Ncuti_Gatwa
gptkb:Benedict_Cumberbatch
gptkb:Daisy_Ridley
gptkb:Daniel_Craig
gptkb:David_Tennant
gptkb:Emma_Thompson
gptkb:Helen_Mirren
gptkb:Hugh_Laurie
gptkb:James_Smith
gptkb:John_Boyega
gptkb:Olivia_Colman
gptkb:Ben_Miller
gptkb:Katherine_Ryan
gptkb:Ricky_Gervais
gptkb:Peter_Mullan
gptkb:David_Walliams
gptkb:Idris_Elba
gptkb:Jessica_Hynes
gptkb:Joanna_Lumley
gptkb:Duncan_Preston
gptkb:John_Cleese
gptkb:Katherine_Parkinson
gptkb:Minnie_Driver
gptkb:Peter_Capaldi
gptkb:Rory_Kinnear
gptkb:Richard_Griffiths
gptkb:Dame_Judi_Dench
gptkb:Dame_Maggie_Smith
gptkb:Keeley_Hawes
gptkb:Oscar_Isaac
gptkb:Tom_Hiddleston
gptkb:Matt_Lucas
gptkb:Dawn_French
gptkb:Simon_Callow
gptkb:Bill_Bailey
gptkb:Sir_Ruth_Wilson
gptkb:Chris_Addison
gptkb:Daisy_Haggard
gptkb:Rebecca_Front
gptkb:Sir_James_Corden
gptkb:Hugh_Bonneville
gptkb:Sir_Simon_Pegg
gptkb:Stephen_John_Fry
gptkb:Samantha_Spiro
gptkb:Tim_Mc_Innerny
gptkb:John_Sessions
gptkb:David_O'_Doherty
gptkb:Ian_Mc_Kellen
gptkb:Sir_Richard_Ayoade
gptkb:Alex_Macqueen
gptkbp:notable_quote “ I’m going to have to put you in a position where you’re going to have to make a decision.”
“ I’m not a complete arsehole, I’m just a partial arsehole.”
“ You’re like a f***ing dog chasing a f***ing car.”
“ You’re a f***ing c***.”
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:24
gptkb:25
gptkbp:number_of_seasons gptkb:4
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:BBC_Two
gptkb:BBC_Four
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Edinburgh_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:BBC_Four
gptkbp:premise satirical portrayal of political life
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:BBC
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:BBC
gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Veep
gptkbp:release_date September 2005
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2005
gptkbp:runtime 107 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Armando_Iannucci
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Borough
gptkb:United_Kingdom
the Labour government
gptkbp:setting gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:starring gptkb:James_Smith
gptkb:Olivia_Colman
gptkb:Peter_Capaldi
gptkb:Chris_Addison
gptkb:Rebecca_Front
gptkb:Roger_Allam
gptkb:Alex_Macqueen
gptkb:Joanna_Scanlan
gptkbp:style gptkb:film
Mockumentary
gptkbp:theme ' The Thick of It Theme' by Rachael O' Connor
gptkbp:viewership millions
high ratings
gptkbp:winner gptkb:BAFTA_Television_Award_for_Best_Situation_Comedy