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The Thick of It - Series 4 [DVD]

Rebecca Front , Peter Capaldi , Natalie Bailey , Billy Sneddon    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Rebecca Front, Peter Capaldi, Roger Allam, Chris Addison, Vincent Franklin
  • Directors: Natalie Bailey, Billy Sneddon, Becky Martin
  • Producers: Armando Iannucci, Adam Tandy
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 2entertain
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Nov 2012
  • Run Time: 225 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B008RA5Q3G
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 988 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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The Thick of It - Series 4


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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Its Good To Have an Inquiry Now and Then 21 Oct 2012
By Graham Chapman TOP 1000 REVIEWER
After what seems a lightweight start, this series suddenly gets very dramatic (in a 'House of Cards' way) and is very funny and gripping, if not quite reaching the highs of the 2 'Election Specials'. Without giving too much away (wouldn't want to leak), series 4 takes a sour look at the workings and machinations of the coalition government and the new opposition, which is now led by a hapless Nichola Murray.

It builds towards a public inquiry, not a million miles removed from the Hutton Inquiry, in which, arguably, the death of David Kelly was caused by the kind of vile people this programme satirizes. Malcolm Tucker (now which Hutton Inquiry witness was he allegedly based on again?) doesn't appear as often as in the previous shows, but he is still at the heart of the political plotting and every scene in which he is present is darkly humorous and superbly vitriolic.

The dialogue is still witty, but more toxic than ever before and Peter Capaldi's acting is spell-binding. Tucker is described as 'Iago with a blackberry' and Capaldi and the writers bring a Shakespearean dimension to the character. Aside from Iago there are analogies with the downfall of Richard II too.

There are a number of great comic performances where the character and the actor blend to such perfection that the actor never truly escapes the role ever again: Steptoe / Corbett, Fawlty / Cleese come to mind, for example, and Tucker / Capaldi may find himself, for better or worse, in this group of comedic geniuses.

It is not quite a perfect series. Too many characters swear and insult each other in a similar Tuckeresque way. Some argue this is due to the corrosive effect of Tucker on political communication, but some of the dialogue, perhaps, needed a bit more variety and nuance. Also, the 'liberal coalition' characters are suitably opportunistic, but slightly too puerile for my tastes. (I look at weasels like Clegg and Alexander and find them unpleasant, unprincipled, but not frivolous and I had hoped to see the 'junior' coalition partners in the series get more of a satirical battering - although Glenn takes a step in the right direction in the final episode.) Nonetheless this is clearly one of the few unmissable recent UK comedy shows. And what can replace it?
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sad it's all over 1 Feb 2013
The Thick of It is a modern day classic of British TV and is great if you're a fan of either politics or comedy, although if you have a good understanding of British politics, you're bound to understand more of the references.

If you have never seen the show before, treat yourself and watch it from the beginning. It'll definitely help with knowing more about the characters.

Season four may not be the strongest series overall, as the opening episodes start off a little weaker than what is to come, but it soon picks up the pace and the latter episodes are up there with the best of them

Season 4 is quite a bit different to the previous series, largely because the previous ones have focused on the (fictional) Labour government. But, as The Thick of It always stays topical, we're now treated to the same show `coalition style.' This has attracted some criticism from fans, not liking the new set-up. However, I found it the natural progression of the show and the fact that it still works is a reminder of just how flexible the show really is.

The last couple of episodes are a little different to the rest as they're based on the Leverson enquiry - these ones aren't `laugh out loud funny,' but they're an integral part of the story and foreshadows what is to come

I would say the only downside to the season is that it's the last. Once it's ended it still leaves you with a sad feeling knowing that it's all over now and a thirst for more. I'm sure if the writers wanted to continue it they could, but they've decided to call time on it before it got stale.

Enjoy it for being the greatest political comedy since Yes Minister (and certainly the most sweary!).
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Juggernaut of Satire 22 April 2013
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The Thick of It is a triumph! And series four is no exception. When first on TV I laughed so much that I missed many great lines so had to watch it a second time on iplayer to get the laughs in for the missed bits. I still roared come the third viewing. The colaborative effort is evident and, although the realisation that it is now over is a sad one, the 'close' is perfectly executed. Rebecca Front and Peter Capaldi definitely deserved their BAFTAs. James Smith (Glenn Cullen) and Will Smith (Phil Smith) play off eachother so well and Roger Allam (Peter Mannion) is as 'tired' as ever. Brilliant! Armando iannucci, Tony Roche, David Quantick, Natalie Bailey, Chris Addison; Good company indeed. Terri's (Joanna Scanlan) going about 'being Terri' too so no disappointments there.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
Fast-paced (not for non-native speakers I found!); I still need to watch it a few times to catch all the jokes. Genius!
Published 8 hours ago by Miss
5.0 out of 5 stars Great present
Perfect present for anyone who has heard but not seen this series and wants to know what they have missed! Or for Fans!!
Published 24 days ago by Louise Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant!
Every house should have a copy of this!
I fall off the sofa laughing. Excellent series. I can't wait for the next series.
Published 26 days ago by Ms A Berkeley-Hill
2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
After 3 series, I was hoping to have this come together in the 4th but it seemed to fall apart. The quick jokes were good but it was rudderless.
Published 1 month ago by Jenifer Ehreth
5.0 out of 5 stars Its Good to Have an Inquiry Now and Then
After what seems a lightweight start, this series suddenly gets very dramatic (in a 'House of Cards' way) and is very funny and gripping, if not quite reaching the highs of the 2... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Graham Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb (as always)
These people know what they're doing. Allow them to keep making more. Its all good and it feels like there's much more TV to be made.
Published 1 month ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars pure class
the worrying thing about this is how accurate one could imagine this is to the real thing! very funny and insightful (if Alastair Campbell hates it it must be good!)
Published 2 months ago by Mr A B Werhun
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Funny
Bloody brilliant. My boyfriend loves the show and series four is no exception even I was known to chuckle along with him 5 stars
Published 2 months ago by Sean.....
2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
I got this as a christmas present after enjoying many of the previous episodes. I found this to be the most disappointing series of all. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sally Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly brilliant
Long live Malcolm Tucker - the best sitcom character ever created. Such a shame that this series has come to an end but goes out in style...
Published 2 months ago by mrsmitch
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