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S1·E1 Episode 1

Name: Episode 1
Released: 2005-05-19
Duration: 29 min
Cast: Tim Bentinck, John Biggins, Lucinda Raikes

Episode: Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date: May 19, 2005
Runtime: 29 minutes
Writer: Sam Bain
Score: 8.5/10 (13 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired May 19, 2005 29 min ★ 8.5/10 · 13 TMDB votes

Synopsis

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.

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Director & writers

Sam BainWriter

Guest stars

Tim BentinckCliff Lawton

John BigginsDriver

Lucinda RaikesAngela Heaney

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Thick of It air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Episode 1') originally aired on May 19, 2005.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Episode 1')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 29 minutes.

What happens in The Thick of It Season 1 Episode 1?

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....

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