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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Peacock Premium and BritBox.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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The Thick of It: Coalition trailer - BBC Two
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Frequently asked questions about The Thick of It
Where can I watch The Thick of It in the United States?
The Thick of It is available to stream on Peacock Premium and BritBox in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Thick of It on Peacock Premium?
Yes. The Thick of It is streaming on Peacock Premium in the United States, alongside BritBox.
Can I watch The Thick of It for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Thick of It needs a subscription to Peacock Premium and BritBox, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Thick of It?
The Thick of It scores 8.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Thick of It?
The Thick of It stars Peter Capaldi, Rebecca Front, Chris Addison, Joanna Scanlan, and James Smith. Armando Iannucci is the creator.
How many seasons of The Thick of It are there?
The Thick of It has 4 seasons and 21 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Thick of It?
All 21 episodes of The Thick of It add up to about 10 hours 30 minutes at roughly 30 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 5 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 3 days.
What network is The Thick of It on?
The Thick of It airs on BBC Four and BBC Two, and is produced by BBC.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.