Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2005)

Overview

First series of the satirical comedy sees newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, grappling with life in government.

Cast

Chris Langham as Hugh Abbot
Chris Langham

as Hugh Abbot

Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker
Peter Capaldi

as Malcolm Tucker

Chris Addison as Olly Reeder
Chris Addison

as Olly Reeder

Joanna Scanlan as Terri Coverley
Joanna Scanlan

as Terri Coverley

James Smith as Glenn Cullen
James Smith

as Glenn Cullen

Episodes

Episode 1 poster

Episode 1 8.8

May 19, 2005

Hugh Abbot is the Minister for Social Affairs and he's facing a policy crisis; his 'Snooper Squad' idea has been vetoed…

Episode 2 poster

Episode 2 8.4

May 26, 2005

Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.

Episode 3 poster

Episode 3 8.7

June 2, 2005

An empty London flat threatens the future of a potential Housing Bill. Dan Miller is getting plenty of media-attention …