Loading your guide…
The Thick of It
TV Show (2005)
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.
TV Show (2005)
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.
Would this suit your child?
Tell us their age and what you’d like a heads-up about. We’ll highlight the relevant parts of this guide.
Your preferences highlight the guidance. They never hide warnings or change the ratings.
Content at a glance
More filled segments mean stronger content.
Sex & Nudity
Frequent sexual innuendo and crude sexual language, with occasional references to affairs and sexual activity. There is no on-screen nudity or sex.
Violence & Gore
Very mild physical incidents, such as a scuffle or a character being shoved. There is no graphic violence or gore.
Profanity
Extremely frequent, very strong swearing throughout every episode, including repeated uses of the most offensive words. This is the show's defining feature.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters drink heavily at work and social events, and there are regular references to drug use and smoking. These are mostly background details rather than central storylines.
Frightening Scenes
Tense, humiliating confrontations and a few moments of panic and emotional breakdown. Nothing is frightening in a supernatural or graphic sense.
Positives & learning
More filled segments mean stronger positive content or learning value.
Positive messages
The show offers a satirical view of how power and public image are managed, with a critical, if cynical, message about political dishonesty.
Role models
Nearly all the main characters are self-serving, careerist or incompetent, so there are few admirable role models.
Representation
The cast is mostly white and British, with a few female characters in senior roles, but representation is limited.
Learning
It gives a witty, detailed insight into how government, civil service and party politics operate, which can prompt useful discussion of current affairs.
Plot details from Wikipedia.
This guide was written by AI and checked automatically. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Looking for something more suitable?
Enjoy the idea of The Thick of It? Explore some related ideas with younger audiences in mind.
Choose your children’s ages to find a closer fit.
Finding related ideas. They’ll appear here automatically.
The connection gives you a starting point. Each guide keeps the full picture of content and age suitability.
Parent Reviews(0)
Share your experience to help other parents
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts about this tv show!