Yes, Prime Minister

1986•2 series•Entertainment / Comedy
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MP James Hacker is now the prime minister - and he's requested that his loyal staff accompany him to his new office. In addition to Sir Humphrey and Bernard, Dorothy Wainwright joins the staff as the prime minister's special political adviser. And as in the original, most episodes end with the words,"Yes, Prime Minister."

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Episode 1The Grand Design

Classic sitcom about beleaguered Prime Minister Jim Hacker. After requesting a meeting with the government's Chief Scientific Officer, Jim is pleasantly surprised.

The Ministerial Broadcast: Episode Image
Episode 2The Ministerial Broadcast

Classic political sitcom by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. Hacker prepares to make his first broadcast as PM and finds it's not so easy to speak on camera.

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Episode 3The Smoke Screen

Jim threatens to deter people from smoking by mooting a tax rise. In reality, it's just a ploy to get the Treasury to support his tax cuts. Classic political comedy.

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Episode 4The Key

Classic sitcom with the late, great Paul Eddington as PM Jim Hacker. There is a territorial battle in the heart of No 10 as Sir Humphrey's personal key is withdrawn from him.

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Episode 5A Real Partnership

With a financial crisis looming just as MPs are due for a pay rise, Humphrey needs all his flair to dress up his claim and push it through. Smart political comedy.

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Episode 6A Victory for Democracy

Classic political sitcom. After a series of difficult encounters, Jim Hacker begins to wonder whether the government runs the Foreign Office, or vice versa.

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Episode 7The Bishop's Gambit

Classic comedy. Jim must recommend the appointment of bishops to the Queen, but is not keen on the two offered by the Church. Humphrey prefers a third candidate.

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Episode 8One of Us

It's Sir Humphrey in trouble for a change when it's revealed he wrongly cleared an MI5 agent accused of spying. Naturally, Jim Hacker is very sympathetic. Vintage laughs.

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