Yes, Prime Minister
Series Overview
James Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Could this have possibly have been managed by his trusted Permanent Private Secretary, the formidably political Sir Humphrey Appleby who must move to the “Top Job” in Downing Street to support him, together with his much put upon PPS Bernard Wolley. What could possibly go wrong?
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2 Seasons • 16 Episodes
30 min per episode
1986 – 1988
Premiered: Thu, Jan 9, 1986
Jonathan LynnLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “The Tangled Web”
Sir Humphrey has to decide if he will support the P.M. or inform Parliament when Hacker denies knowledge of a wiretap authorized by his office without his knowledge.
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Yes Prime Minister - Sir Humphrey shows poll rigging
Type: Clip • Published 2019-08-14
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn
Peter Whitmore
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Peter Whitmore
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Yes, Prime Minister about?
James Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Could this have possibly have been managed by his trusted Permanent Private Secretary, the formidably political Sir Humphrey Appleby who must move to the “Top Job” in Downing Street to support him, together with his much put upon PPS Bernard Wolley. What could possibly go wrong?
How many seasons does Yes, Prime Minister have?
Yes, Prime Minister comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Yes, Prime Minister?
Key cast members in Yes, Prime Minister include Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds.
Who created or directed Yes, Prime Minister?
Yes, Prime Minister was developed and directed by Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn.