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The new series will see the Prime Minister's Director of Communications (Peter Capaldi) deal with a new Social Affairs Secretary, played by Rebecca Front.
Channel controller Janice Hadlow said of its return: "The Thick Of It is one of the cleverest, sharpest and funniest political comedies on television and I'm delighted that it is moving to BBC Two."
The series is expected to air later this year.
Spinoff movie In The Loop is currently showing at UK cinemas.
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