REVIEW: The Thick of It – The Scripts

If you haven’t seen, or don’t like the Thick of It, Armando Iannucci’s political satirical comedy following the stories of the people behind the politics, then you might as well stop reading now, as what is about to follow can only be described as the equivalent of an overexcited and giggling schoolgirl in prose form.

I think I could sum up this book in one simple word – Essential. However, as that would look rather poor form for a journalist, I’ll elaborate a bit. The Thick of It could be one of the most important comedies of this generation. Based around the running of a government office and filled with more expletives than an orgy for tourettes sufferers, the show shows the often stretched relationships between an MP, his staff, his public and the ‘ever loving’ Press office of the Prime Minister.

Of course, if you have seen the series before, you might think that this book will add little or nothing to you, However, due to the pace of the show, and the natural nature of the character performances, it was only after reading back over the show that I realised just how many little gags and beautifully written snidey comments there were in each episode. Add to that a wonderful additional chapter of Malcolm Tuckers sent email box, which made me laugh so much, someone heard me in the next Tube carriage, and you see why my original “Essential” is entirely justified.

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