The Thick Of It (2005 TV Series) - Season 2 - Episode 1

In season 2, chaos escalates as Hugh accidentally lies to the Education Select Committee and is eventually sacked, marking the end of his ministerial career. The series heightens the political paranoia, game-playing, and press coverage that define the show. Malcolm’s power grows, and the department’s internal conflicts become more vicious, with the minister constantly needing rescue from his own incompetence and the media’s relentless cruelty.