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Chris Langham, the BAFTA-winning actor known for his role in the television series The Thick of It, has died at age 77. His passing follows a criminal conviction for historical child sex offenses, which effectively ended his acting career.
A review highlights 'The Thick of It' as a profane and incisive political satire, contrasting it with its predecessor 'Yes, Minister' by portraying compromised ministers and panicked mandarins.
An article from the New Statesman argues that Westminster's chronic addiction to the political satire show "The Thick of It" is twisting its sense of reality. It suggests that the show's portrayal of politics is influencing real-world perceptions.
Chris Addison, known for 'Veep' and 'The Thick of It', talks about his new show 'Tall Tales & Murder' and explains why political satire like his previous works wouldn't be effective in today's political climate.
Teddi Mellencamp is getting real about body image during her Stage 4 cancer battle -- revealing she actually asked for weight-loss meds while in the thick of it.