Yes, Minister

1980•3 series•Entertainment / Comedy

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When MP James Hacker's party takes control of the government, the clueless politician finds himself serving as Minister of Administrative Affairs. His staff is of two minds about the new head - Principal Private Secretary Bernard Woolley is sympathetic to his new boss, but Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby tartly reminds Woolley that ministers never stay long. For the most part, Appleby opposes changes suggested by the new minister, though they occasionally work together to promote a common goal such as retaining their department. Most episodes end with one of the characters saying "Yes, Minister."

Episode 1The Compassionate Society

Minister for administrative affairs Jim Hacker struggles to cut administrative staff.

Episode 2Doing the Honours

Sir Humphrey retaliates when Jim plans to block honours for spendthrift civil servants.

Episode 3The Death List

Hacker learns that his department supplies the government with its surveillance equipment.

Episode 4The Greasy Pole

Jim Hacker finds himself in the middle of a row over a chemical corporation's new factory.

Episode 5The Devil You Know

Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle force Jim Hacker to take drastic action to keep his post.

Episode 6The Quality of Life

Having promised to save a city farm from closure, Hacker calls on Sir Humphrey for help.

Episode 7A Question of Loyalty

Jim and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee looking into government expenditure.

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