The Thick of It Specials

While the Minister is away, junior minister Ben Swain tries to make some headlines, but only succeeds in making a fool of himself on Newsnight. Meanwhile, everything begins to unravel for Malcolm Tucker and his team at Number 10.

When the PM resigns six months early, will Malcolm finally spin out of control?

Peter Mannion's attempts at a peaceful evening are thwarted by public relations.

Terri and Robyn discuss the new administration over a working lunch. Also contains deleted scenes from episode one. Episode one of the BBC webseries.

Terri and Robyn attempt to solve the loss of data at DoSAC. Also contains deleted scenes from episode two. Episode two of the BBC webseries.

Terri and Robyn liase over the phone whilst Nicola attends the annual party conference. Also contains deleted scenes from episode three. Episode three of the BBC webseries.

Robyn quizzes Terri on Peter Manion's visit to DoSAC, and Terri's personal interest in it. Also contains deleted scenes from episode four. Episode four of the BBC webseries.

Clips and interviews with key cast and crew discussing the episode where DoSAC minister Nicola Murray MP and her shadow Peter Mannion MP are invited onto BBC Radio 5Live for a debate on Richard Bacon's late-night phone-in programme. Episode five of the BBC webseries.

Clips and interviews with key cast and crew discussing the episode where Nicola Murray is about to launch her Fourth Sector Initiative to the media. Following a botched TV interview though, the media decide that what they really want is someone to launch another leadership contest. Episode six of the BBC webseries.

The cast and crew discuss Steve Fleming's motivations and impact upon the series, along with the downfall of Malcolm Tucker. Episode seven of the BBC webseries.

Cast and crew discuss Steve Fleming and Lord Nicholsons' influence on government, and the series' final moments. Episode eight of the BBC webseries.