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Season 1 – Yes, Prime Minister

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In continuing with the original series "Yes, Minister," Jim Hacker has been made the new prime minister, but he still relies on help from his mentor, Sir Humphrey Appleby, when it comes to making political decisions that affect the entire state. The new head of state has also requested that the rest of his staff tag along with him to his new office, including his private secretary, Bernard Woolley. As with the show's predecessor, most episodes conclude with a character uttering the words "Yes, Prime Minister."
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Mark Monahan Daily Telegraph (UK) 12/15/2018
3.5/5
Although Yes, Prime Minister shows its age in its polite language, unchanged format, and laughter track, it still has teeth. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Anthony T @tomscove 06/04/2023 The greatest show ever made. See more 09/24/2019 Jim Hacker hacking while Humphrey is smacking See more 02/05/2019 Simply the greatest show ever created, watch it and truly understand how UK politics works. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Eddington

Prime Minister Hacker

Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey Appleby

Derek Fowlds

Bernard Woolley

Diana Hoddinott

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John Barron

Sir Ian Whitworth - DHSS Secretary

Deborah Norton

Dorothy Wainwright

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 9, 1986 The Grand Design Responsible for the launch of nuclear missiles, Jim Hacker comes up with a surprising grand design for defense. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 16, 1986 The Ministerial Broadcast The mass media coach Jim Hacker on how to present his defense strategy on national television. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 23, 1986 The Smoke Screen Jim Hacker steps out in favor of abolishing smoking through excessive taxation. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 30, 1986 The Key A territorial battle ensues when Sir Humphrey relocates the office of Jim Hacker's political adviser. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 6, 1986 A Real Partnership Sir Humphrey tries to convince Jim Hacker that top civil servants need not make monetary sacrifices like everyone else. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 13, 1986 A Victory for Democracy Jim Hacker has his first conflict as prime minister over policy matters with the Foreign Office. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 20, 1986 The Bishop's Gambit Jim Hacker must choose one of the two candidates for bishop -- neither of whom he likes. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 27, 1986 One of Us Sir Humphrey may be implicated in an espionage scandal, while the public is preoccupied with a pet dog lost on an army artillery range. Details

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Yes, Prime Minister — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Sydney Lotterby
Executive Producer
Sydney Lotterby
Screenwriter
Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 9, 1986