The Thick of It

Nicola is promoted to the Cabinet when everyone else shuns the job.

Nicola must deal with the fallout when someone wipes the immigration records of thousands of people.

Glenn's secret weapon for the party conference creates tension between Nicola and Malcolm.

The civil servants prepare for a visit from Peter, the shadow minister.

Nicola and Peter are invited to a radio debate.

Malcolm takes charge while the prime minister is away; Nicola prepares to launch her initiative.

Nicola and the team search for the face of the campaign; Malcolm does not want to be disturbed.

An offer of help appears from an unlikely source; the election looms.