Episode guide
Series 1
Yes, Minister
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Open 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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The 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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The 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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Big 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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The Writing 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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The 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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Jobs 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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Series 2
Yes, Minister
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The Quality of Life
Brilliant satire with a top cast. Hacker makes a rash promise to save a popular city farm from closure. Of course, there's a price to pay for Sir Humphrey's help.
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A Question of Loyalty
Vintage laughs. Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating wastage within their department. There's only one option: stick together.
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The Devil You Know
In the acclaimed and hugely influential political sitcom, Jim Hacker is upset by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle and decides to take drastic action for his job.
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The Compassionate Society
Hacker sees a chance to further his career when a newly built hospital seems to have no patients - but Sir Humphrey has other ideas. Sharp political comedy.
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Doing the Honours
Governmental giggles as Jim Hacker plans to block honours for civil servants until they introduce cost-cutting measures. Sir Humphrey plots his own retaliation.
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The Death List
The highly esteemed and never bettered political sitcom. Hacker is shocked to learn that his department is responsible for supplying electronic surveillance equipment.
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The Greasy Pole
Hacker finds himself in the middle of a major row over the British Chemical Corporation, as Sir Humphrey suggests the politically unpopular measure. Classic laughs.
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Series 3
Yes, Minister
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Equal Opportunities
The political sitcom that revealed more than a smidgen of truth. Jim wants to see more women in higher posts, but Sir Humphrey naturally does not agree.
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The Challenge
Sharp satirical sitcom. Hacker takes part in a TV interview on local civil defence, but his interrogator - Ludovic Kennedy, playing himself - is extremely tenacious.
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Skeleton in the Cupboard
Paul Eddington is clueless MP Jim Hacker in the classic political sitcom. Sir Humphrey wants to make an example of a local council following a minor error.
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The Moral Dimension
More Whitehall chicanery in the not-so-far-fetched political sitcom. Jim Hacker is outraged to learn that bribery was used to land a lucrative foreign contract.
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The Bed of Nails
Once again this political sitcom from the 1980s is spookily topical. Jim encounters problems developing and implementing an integrated national transport policy.
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The Whisky Priest
MP Jim Hacker finds himself in possession of some embarrassing info regarding the sale of British arms to terrorist groups. This all sounds strangely familiar...
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The Middle-Class Rip-Off
Jim Hacker supports the sale of a museum, which will help fund the ailing local football club. Sir Humphrey, however, is horrified. Vintage political comedy.
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Series 3
Yes, Minister
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Party Games
Wonderfully witty sitcom about a government minister and the advisers who surround him. When the PM announces his retirement, Jim becomes the favourite for the top job.
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