Fourth series for The Thick Of It

The BBC has ordered a fourth series of its multiple award-winning comedy The Thick Of It. Creator Armando Iannucci confirmed that the corporation has given the go ahead for eight new episodes of the political satire. Chris Addison, James Smith, Joanna Scanlan and Rebecca Front are all expected to reprise their roles with Peter Capaldi continuing as spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker. The show recently picked up three prizes at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.

 Armando Iannucci has also revealed via Twitter that he’s working on a new film that isn’t a sequel to the Oscar nominated In The Loop, but he’s yet to reveal any more details other than the fact that it’s another British comedy.