Leaving the Office the Malcolm Tucker Way

Much has been made (not least on this blog) about the close relationship between The Thick of It to what passes for politics in this country today. Which got me thinking about the ending to the most recent episode (spoilers ahead). Malcolm Tucker's behaviour after his forced resignation was breathtakingly bad, but completely in keeping with his character. He certainly didn't leave quietly. The shouting, the swearing, the threats of violence, the physical intimidation of others topped off by his ominous threat that they would see him again made it a particularly memorable departure from the corridors of power.

I've no idea whether the resignation of Alastair Campbell unfolded in such a dramatic way. However, I'm pretty sure that Downing Street will see a departure like the one depicted in The Thick of It before long. Think about it - the refusal to accept reality, the blind rage, the swearing, bullying and final threat to return: I reckon it is the perfect depiction of how Gordon Brown's departure will go...