Author Topic: The Thick of It (Read 69051 times)

cptrios · « **Reply #280 on:** September 10, 2012, 01:40:54 am »

I just noticed this thread and thought: "Recent posts? Surely that can't mean there's a new season!" And yet, lo and behold, there is...holy crap!

medley · « **Reply #281 on:** September 10, 2012, 11:00:22 am »

I'd love it for Jamie to magically return. He was definitely my favourite character in the earlier seasons despite him only featuring in a few episodes.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #282 on:** September 10, 2012, 02:12:24 pm »

Just remembered Stewart being referred to as Dr Robotnik. Superb line

Ray K · « **Reply #283 on:** September 16, 2012, 09:51:54 pm »

Malcolm Tucker's Film 2012:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/X5iRmPBve80?version=3&amp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/X5iRmPBve80?version=3&amp</a>

Absolutely superb episode. Tucker's a sensational character; Ben Swain recounting how when he used the last teabag Malcolm called him 'Noncy Sinatra' was a particular highlight.

DrTobiasFunke · « **Reply #284 on:** September 16, 2012, 09:59:04 pm »

It was good to see a slightly different side to Tucker last night, he had to hide his anger towards Nicola a lot more now that she's the leader of the party. His face when he first heard "quiet bat people" was hilarious.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #285 on:** September 16, 2012, 10:06:07 pm »

Although the idea of Nicola becoming the leader is too outlandish even for this show, that was thoroughly brilliant. I can't wait to see more of Malcolm trying to sabotage Nicola, great plotline for him.

The Star Wars scene had me in stitches for about 5 minutes afterwards.

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #286 on:** September 16, 2012, 11:39:40 pm »

Shite, this has started already. What nights is it on?

fudge · « **Reply #287 on:** September 16, 2012, 11:52:31 pm »

Quote from: Rusty Oysterburger on September 16, 2012, 10:06:07 pm

Although the idea of Nicola becoming the leader is too outlandish even for this show, that was thoroughly brilliant. I can't wait to see more of Malcolm trying to sabotage Nicola, great plotline for him.

The Star Wars scene had me in stitches for about 5 minutes afterwards.

"The one about the fucking space hairdresser and the cowboy. He's got a tinfoil pal and a pedal bin. His father's a robot and he's fucking fucked his sister. Lego. They're all made of fucking lego."

Frank. · « **Reply #288 on:** September 17, 2012, 12:02:52 am »

Quote from: KERRYKOP on September 16, 2012, 11:39:40 pm

Shite, this has started already. What nights is it on?

Saturday, both on iPlayer if you can get on it though.

saoirse08 · « **Reply #289 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:22:33 pm »

"The first rule of breakfast club..."

Great satire.

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #290 on:** September 19, 2012, 01:35:30 pm »

Quote from: fudge on September 16, 2012, 11:52:31 pm

"The one about the fucking space hairdresser and the cowboy. He's got a tinfoil pal and a pedal bin. His father's a robot and he's fucking fucked his sister. Lego. They're all made of fucking lego."

Just did the always embarrassing laugh out loud in the office. Thanks a fucking brilliant line.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #291 on:** September 27, 2012, 08:57:08 pm »

Never watched this until tonight, which is odd as a friend of mine is in it (Olivia Poulet, plays Emma)

She's really good!

Mouth · « **Reply #292 on:** September 27, 2012, 08:58:49 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on September 27, 2012, 08:57:08 pm

Never watched this until tonight, which is odd as a friend of mine is in it (Olivia Poulet, plays Emma)

She's really good!

CLAAAAAAANG!

saoirse08 · « **Reply #293 on:** September 27, 2012, 09:02:14 pm »

Although the coalition aspect is done really well, and the scene in the playground on the slide (and the subsequent fall out) was a brilliant comedic set up, I think the writer(s)/director is far better at capturing the desperation and vacuum at the heart of New Labour, as was shown in the second episode. Oh, and I want to see more of Malcolm Tucker too.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #294 on:** September 29, 2012, 10:52:00 pm »

Just superb tonight.
Not a sentence of dialog wasted, and oh so plausible.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #295 on:** September 30, 2012, 12:41:12 am »

Phenomenal as always. Am I right in saying the next few episodes are the Tickle enquiry?

Shepnois · « **Reply #296 on:** September 30, 2012, 02:01:05 am »

One of the best episodes they've done. Superb.

killer-heels · « **Reply #297 on:** September 30, 2012, 09:12:35 am »

Benjamin Glutton.

Alan_X · « **Reply #298 on:** September 30, 2012, 09:32:52 am »

Absolutely superb. The first few episodes were a bit below par in my view but that was an absolute masterpiece. They must have spent ages getting that balloon just right.

Alan_X · « **Reply #299 on:** September 30, 2012, 09:34:26 am »

'You bought me flowers?...'

'No, just one of the advantages of living next to an accident black spot...'

Hazell · « **Reply #300 on:** September 30, 2012, 09:36:08 am »

Best episode of the series this. Obviously it needed the earlier episodes to set up what happened but still, expertly executed. And a welcome surprise in the reappearance of Duggan.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #301 on:** September 30, 2012, 11:31:09 am »

'Mr Stoics taking it on the chin.'

Fantastic episode. Great to see Ollie and Glenn back together.

fudge · « **Reply #302 on:** September 30, 2012, 12:07:24 pm »

Oh look its the hairless Hagrid

Hazell · « **Reply #303 on:** September 30, 2012, 12:17:22 pm »

I'm looking for Oliver Reeder, looks like a Quentin Blake illustration.

fudge · « **Reply #304 on:** September 30, 2012, 12:26:26 pm »

'Any time she has to make a decision she keeps flapping around like Christ in a crucifix shop'

That my friends is pure unadulterated genius. Dawkins should use it at his next religious debate.

royhendo · « **Reply #305 on:** September 30, 2012, 01:40:32 pm »

That was magnificent.

royhendo · « **Reply #306 on:** September 30, 2012, 01:41:40 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on September 27, 2012, 08:57:08 pm

Never watched this until tonight, which is odd as a friend of mine is in it (Olivia Poulet, plays Emma)

She's really good!

That's Sherlock's lass isn't it?

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #307 on:** September 30, 2012, 01:43:51 pm »

Quote from: royhendo on September 30, 2012, 01:41:40 pm

That's Sherlock's lass isn't it?

Was until they split up last year mate. I met him a couple of times, was alright.

eirwen · « **Reply #308 on:** September 30, 2012, 02:44:59 pm »

That was so amazing.

rob1408 · « **Reply #309 on:** September 30, 2012, 02:57:08 pm »

Great episode. Both the government and the opposition appear in the same episode from now on.

Alan_X · « **Reply #310 on:** September 30, 2012, 03:24:09 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on September 30, 2012, 12:17:22 pm

I'm looking for Oliver Reeder, looks like a Quentin Blake illustration.

That was brilliant.

John_P · « **Reply #311 on:** September 30, 2012, 04:11:29 pm »

was absolutely brilliant, not on next week though. think there's 3 more episodes left now

shelovesyou · « **Reply #312 on:** October 1, 2012, 07:35:12 am »

Quote from: Hazell on September 30, 2012, 12:17:22 pm

I'm looking for Oliver Reeder, looks like a Quentin Blake illustration.

I barfed when he said that, fucking genius.

Komic · « **Reply #313 on:** October 1, 2012, 08:47:19 am »

Best episode of the series so far.

"Is she fucked?" "..like Caligula's favourite watermelon"

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #314 on:** October 1, 2012, 01:54:06 pm »

The episode at the weekend was one of the finest yet. I honestly laughed from start to finish. Absolutely perfect.

draids · « **Reply #315 on:** October 1, 2012, 04:49:52 pm »

not sure what episode it was but the phrase "tinker tailor soldier c*nt" was a personal favourite of mine. this show makes an art out of swearing

wheresnemeth · « **Reply #316 on:** October 1, 2012, 05:39:00 pm »

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Malcolm: "These phones are amazing, aren't they? I've got an application that can throw grenades into people's dreams."

Spoiler

I thought that this line was brilliant as it happens just before Malcolm shows Ben the e-mail from his phone that destroy Bens political ambitions.

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Mouth · « **Reply #317 on:** October 1, 2012, 06:00:19 pm »

Time to embrace your inner bastard.

Its one of those things were you could just read the script and piss yourself laughing.

Alan_X · « **Reply #318 on:** October 1, 2012, 06:26:42 pm »

I'm going to have to watch it again once everyone's fucked off home.

Mouth · « **Reply #319 on:** October 1, 2012, 06:39:54 pm »

I just watched it again with the subtitles on, its worth it.

"I need you lot to make like a tree and fuck off."

"Still not knocking I see Malcolm?

Sorry its an old habit from my time on the Haitian death squads."