Was The Thick Of It's Nicola Murray Based On Harriet Harman?

Did Harriet Harman Inspire The Thick of It's Nicola Murray? The political satire show The Thick Of It, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is the subject of a new Sky News podcast, Electoral Dysfunction. In a recent episode, creator Armando Iannucci revealed insights into the inspiration behind the memorable character Nicola Murray. Iannucci hints that Murray's character may be based, at least partially, on former Deputy Labour Leader Harriet Harman. When asked directly by Harman about the inspiration, Iannucci stated, "Everyone in The Thick Of It is based either on a composite of different things we've heard or on a kind of guesstimate of what this person might be." This playful response adds to the mystery surrounding the character's origins. The video also features Harman's humorous reaction and further discussion about the show's satirical approach to politics. The Electoral Dysfunction podcast provides a fascinating look behind the scenes of a beloved show, offering insight into its creative process and the real-life political figures who may have influenced it.