Yes, Prime Minister

19862 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
Available on
BBC Two

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."

The Grand Design: Episode Image
Episode 1The Grand Design

Jim Hacker discovers some interesting facts about the UK's defence system.

The Ministerial Broadcast: Episode Image
Episode 2The Ministerial Broadcast

Hacker prepares to make his first broadcast as prime minister.

The Smoke Screen: Episode Image
Episode 3The Smoke Screen

Jim Hacker threatens smokers with tax rises as part of a ploy to get around the Treasury.

The Key: Episode Image
Episode 4The Key

The PM's political advisor tells Jim that he is letting Humphrey become too dominant.

A Real Partnership: Episode Image
Episode 5A Real Partnership

The government runs into a financial crisis just as MPs are due for a pay rise.

A Victory for Democracy: Episode Image
Episode 6A Victory for Democracy

Jim Hacker begins to wonder whether the government runs the Foreign Office, or vice versa.

The Bishop's Gambit: Episode Image
Episode 7The Bishop's Gambit

Jim is not keen on the candidates for a bishopric, and Humphrey has someone else in mind.

One of Us: Episode Image
Episode 8One of Us

The late former head of MI5 is confirmed as a Russian spy who was cleared by Sir Humphrey.

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