While visiting a factory, Hugh is subjected to a tirade from an irate worker. Junior Adviser Ollie warns Malcolm the outburst could lead to bad publicity, but the chief policy adviser is more interested in finding out about the opposition's schemes - courtesy of his hapless subordinate's latest girlfriend.
Episode Viewers and Ratings
Season 2 Episode 1 of The Thick of It resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Set in the corridors of power and spin, the series follows the career of Hugh Abbot, the new Minister for Social Affairs, who is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his not-so-reliable team of civil servants.
The Thick of It - Season 2, Episode 1 Synopsis and Schedule