The Thick of It

Hugh Abbot and Senior Policy Advisor Glenn Cullen prepare for a factory visit, while Ollie has a one night stand with a member of the opposition.

The pressure is on at the Department of Social Affairs when an outside advisor begins investigating the structure of all Government departments.

Hugh returns from holiday to take up residence in new offices which turn out to be a huge disappointment and riddled with problems.

It's the tail-end of the Christmas recess and peace and goodwill should reign in Westminster. But something goes terribly, terribly wrong on Newsnight and everything begins to unravel. Can Malcolm Tucker survive as the PM's enemies in Government and the Opposition bid for power?

The Prime Minister has resigned six months too early and all hell has broken loose at Number 10. Malcolm Tucker's political career hangs in the balance. He has just seventeen hours to spin himself back into power, and it's going to be the longest night of his life.