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from BBC America: The Thick of It

Set inside the corridors of power, this biting satirical comedy lifts the lid on a world of manipulation, back-stabbing and spin. Part scripted and part improvised, The Thick of It stars Chris Langham (People Like Us) as hapless government minister Hugh Abbott and Peter Capaldi (Solid Geometry, Local Hero) as the Prime Minister’s terrifying political advisor and chief spin doctor, Malcolm Tucker….

The big question is: “Who has the real power - Malcolm or the Prime Minister?” With his ability to decide who gets fired from government, influence over choice of top story on the nightly news and numerous methods for “killing” a bad story, Malcolm seems to be the winner…

I just watched the first episode. It’s totally cynical, totally biting, and totally entertaining.

The website provides a handy glossary, which includes Andrew Sullivan’s new favorite word:

Chav
Slang word for those in Britain who are living on social welfare, wear flashy gold jewelry, head-to-toe Burberry or Tommy Hilfiger and white sneakers.