Yes Minister
Series Overview
Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 21 Episodes
30 min per episode
1980 – 1982
Premiered: Mon, Feb 25, 1980
Jonathan LynnLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 7: “The Middle-Class Rip-Off”
Jim and Sir Humphrey collide when Jim acts as an M.P. to sell an art gallery and museum in his district to support a popular local soccer club.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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yes minister clips
Type: Clip • Published 2014-02-18
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Lynn, Antony Jay
Sydney Lotterby
Department Leadership Roster
Sydney Lotterby
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yes Minister
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What is Yes Minister about?
Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.
How many seasons does Yes Minister have?
Yes Minister comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Yes Minister?
Key cast members in Yes Minister include Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds.
Who created or directed Yes Minister?
Yes Minister was developed and directed by Jonathan Lynn, Antony Jay.