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."

Open Government: Episode Image
Episode 1Open Government

The very first episode of the acclaimed sitcom about an apparently clueless British government minister, brilliantly played by Paul Eddington. Mrs Thatcher loved it.

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Episode 2The Official Visit

Classic satirical sitcom. When Hacker recognises a visiting head of an African nation as an old friend, he does his best to off-load some British oil rigging gear.

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Episode 3The Economy Drive

Great comedy double act Nigel Hawthorne and Paul Eddington together in the classic sitcom. Hacker wants to implement cost-cutting initiatives. Sir Humphrey doesn't.

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Episode 4Big Brother

Nigel Hawthorne and Paul Eddington cross swords in the brilliant political sitcom. Jim tries to implement a privacy safeguard for a new national computer database.

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Episode 5Writing on the Wall

Brilliant political comedy with Nigel Hawthorne and Paul Eddington. Jim Hacker MP and the loquacious Sir Humphrey learn of a plan which threatens them both.

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Episode 6The Right to Know

Expertly written political sitcom, which was former PM Margaret Thatcher's favourite show. Hacker is not sure that a minister should ever be kept in the dark.

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Episode 7Jobs for the Boys

The late, great Paul Eddington stars in Mrs Thatcher's favourite sitcom. A departmental construction project is in progress - but Sir Humphrey is being evasive.

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