Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his not-so-reliable team of civil servants.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 8.57.
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3 episodes • 2005Avg: 8.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 19, 2005 | 8.5 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 26, 2005 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Jun 2, 2005 | 8.5 |
3 episodes • 2005Avg: 8.6Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Oct 20, 2005 | 8.7 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Oct 27, 2005 | 8.4 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 3, 2005 | 8.6 |
8 episodes • 2009Avg: 8.6Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Oct 24, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Oct 31, 2009 | 8.8 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 7, 2009 | 8.9 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Nov 14, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Nov 21, 2009 | 8.9 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Nov 28, 2009 | 8.4 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Dec 5, 2009 | 8.7 |
| 8 | Episode 8 | Dec 12, 2009 | 8.4 |
7 episodes • 2012Avg: 8.4
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Networked Nation | Sep 8, 2012 | 7.9 |
| 2 | New Advisor | Sep 15, 2012 | 8.4 |
| 3 | Thought Camp | Sep 22, 2012 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Hear 2 Hear | Sep 29, 2012 | 8.4 |
| 5 | The Leak | Oct 6, 2012 | 8.5 |
| 6 | The Inquiry | Oct 13, 2012 | 8.9 |
| 7 | The Final Reckoning | Oct 20, 2012 | 8.9 |
