Name: Yes, Prime Minister
Released: 1986-01-09T08:00:00.000Z
Cast: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds

TV Show · Comedy · Classics

James Hacker MP hits the big time and ascends to the highest political office in the land. Fortunately for the country, the scheming Sir Humphrey Appleby - now Cabinet Secretary - is more than willing to help him steer the unsteady ship of State through the perilous waters of government.

1986 · 29m

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds

Director Sydney Lotterby, Peter Whitmore

EPISODE 1

The Grand Design

Responsible for the launch of nuclear missiles, Jim Hacker comes up with a surprising grand design for defense.

23 min
EPISODE 2

The Ministerial Broadcast

The mass media coach Jim Hacker on how to present his defense strategy on national television.

24 min
EPISODE 3

The Smoke Screen

Jim Hacker steps out in favor of abolishing smoking through excessive taxation.

24 min
EPISODE 4

The Key

A territorial battle ensues when Sir Humphrey relocates the office of Jim Hacker's political adviser.

24 min
EPISODE 5

A Real Partnership

Sir Humphrey tries to convince Jim Hacker that top civil servants need not make monetary sacrifices like everyone else.

22 min
EPISODE 6

A Victory for Democracy

Jim Hacker has his first conflict as prime minister over policy matters with the Foreign Office.

20 min