Hulu announced this week that it will serve as co-producer on the upcoming fourth season of Armando Iannucci's acclaimed political comedy "The Thick of It."

This will be Hulu's first international co-production.

As part of the deal, beginning on July 29, Hulu and Hulu Plus will be home to the first three seasons (and two specials) for "The Thick of It," which was broadcast on BBC Four in The UK and, in censored form, on BBC America. The fourth season will premiere on Hulu day-and-date with its UK premiere and will make its way to BBC America early next year.

"I very quickly became obsessed with this show, and it is exactly the kind of show Hulu viewers will love," states Hulu SVP of Content Andy Forssell. "We’re really excited to give U.S. audiences a chance to catch up with all previous episodes, and as series co-producers for season four, we are proud to make full seasons of this distinctive and smart show available exclusively to Hulu viewers."