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Yes Minister (TV Series 1980–1984) Poster

(1980–1984)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Peter Whitmore ... (8 episodes, 1981-1984)
Sydney Lotterby ... (uncredited) (6 episodes, 1980)
Stuart Allen ... (uncredited) (1 episode, 1980)

Series Writing Credits  

Antony Jay ... (by) (21 episodes, 1980-1984)
Antony Jay ... (script by) (1 episode, 1980)
Antony Jay ... (written by) (1 episode, 1980)
Jonathan Lynn ... (by) (21 episodes, 1980-1984)
Jonathan Lynn ... (script by) (1 episode, 1980)
Jonathan Lynn ... (written by) (1 episode, 1980)

Series Cast  

Paul Eddington ...  James Hacker 22 episodes, 1980-1984
Nigel Hawthorne ...  Sir Humphrey Appleby 22 episodes, 1980-1984
Derek Fowlds ...  Bernard Woolley 22 episodes, 1980-1984
Diana Hoddinott ...  Annie Hacker 10 episodes, 1980-1984
John Nettleton ...  Sir Arnold Robinson 8 episodes, 1980-1984
Neil Fitzwiliam Neil Fitzwiliam ...  Frank Weisel 5 episodes, 1980
Arthur Cox ...  George - Jim's Driver 3 episodes, 1980-1981
John Savident ...  Sir Frederick 'Jumbo' Stewart 4 episodes, 1980
John Pennington John Pennington ...  Peter - Civil Servant 4 episodes, 1981-1984
Antony Carrick ...  Bill Pritchard 3 episodes, 1980-1982
Robert Dougall Robert Dougall ...  Robert Dougall 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Richard Vernon ...  Sir Desmond Glazebrook 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Tenniel Evans ...  Martin, Foreign Secretary / ... 2 episodes, 1980
John Barron ...  Sir Ian Whitchurch, Permanent Secretary to the Environment 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Ian Lavender ...  Dr. Richard Cartwright 2 episodes, 1982
Nigel Stock ...  Sir Mark Spencer 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Edward Jewesbury ...  Vic Gould / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Rosemary Williams Rosemary Williams ...  Civil Servant 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Lindy Alexander Lindy Alexander ...  BBC Reporter 2 episodes, 1981
Frank Tregear Frank Tregear ...  Floor Manager - T.V. Interview / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Rex Robinson Rex Robinson ...  Civil Servant at Christmas Party / ... 2 episodes, 1981-1984
Ludovic Kennedy ...  Ludovic Kennedy 2 episodes, 1982-1984
Robert Urquhart ...  Tom Sargent - Opposition MP 1 episode, 1980
Daniel Moynihan Daniel Moynihan ...  Daniel Hughes 1 episode, 1980
Brenda Blethyn ...  Joan Littler 1 episode, 1981
Judy Parfitt ...  Betty Oldham 1 episode, 1981
Frank Middlemass ...  The Master of Ballie College 1 episode, 1981
Graeme Garden ...  Commander Forrest - Special Branch 1 episode, 1981
Eleanor Bron ...  Undersecretary Sarah Harrison 1 episode, 1982
John Fortune ...  Major Saunders 1 episode, 1982
Milton Johns ...  Ron Watson 1 episode, 1980
Robert McKenzie Robert McKenzie ...  Robert McKenzie 1 episode, 1980
Norman Bird ...  Brian Baker - Trade Union Official 1 episode, 1981
Peter Cellier ...  Sir Frank Gordon 1 episode, 1981
Freddie Earlle ...  Sir Wally McFarlane 1 episode, 1981
Donald Gee Donald Gee ...  Alex Andrews - Reporter 1 episode, 1982
James Grout ...  Jeffrey - Chief Whip 1 episode, 1984
Frederick Jaeger ...  Godfrey Finch 1 episode, 1980
Gerry Cowper ...  Lucy Hacker 1 episode, 1980
Thomas Baptiste ...  President Selim Mohammed 1 episode, 1980
Jerome Willis ...  Professor Henderson 1 episode, 1981
William Fox ...  The Bursar of Ballie College 1 episode, 1981
Rosemary Frankau Rosemary Frankau ...  Mrs. Rogers 1 episode, 1981
Ivor Roberts Ivor Roberts ...  Walter Fowler 1 episode, 1981
Patrick O'Connell Patrick O'Connell ...  Brian Wilkinson 1 episode, 1982
April Walker ...  Jenny Goodwin 1 episode, 1982
Doug Fisher ...  Ben Stanley 1 episode, 1982
David Firth David Firth ...  Peter Maxwell 1 episode, 1982
Peter Jeffrey ...  Eric 1 episode, 1984
Richard Davies ...  Joe Morgan - Trade Union Official 1 episode, 1980
Harriet Reynolds Harriet Reynolds ...  Deputation Member 1 episode, 1980
Geoffrey Toone ...  R A Crichton 1 episode, 1981
Colin McCormack Colin McCormack ...  Bodyguard 1 episode, 1981
Zulema Dene ...  Mrs. Phillips 1 episode, 1981
Stephen Tate ...  Billy Fraser 1 episode, 1981
Moray Watson ...  BBC Director of Policy 1 episode, 1982
Derek Benfield ...  Aston Wanderers Board Member 1 episode, 1982
Peter Dennis ...  Undersecretary Air Division 1 episode, 1982
Sam Dastor ...  Qumrani Businessman 1 episode, 1982
Talla Hayes Talla Hayes ...  Newspaper Kathy 1 episode, 1982
Philip Stone ...  Duncan 1 episode, 1984
Norman Mitchell ...  the Mayor 1 episode, 1980
Pat Keen ...  Nelly - Cleaning Lady 1 episode, 1980
Brian Hawksley Brian Hawksley ...  Sir George Conway 1 episode, 1980
Roger Elliott Roger Elliott ...  Deputation Member 1 episode, 1980
Michael Keating Michael Keating ...  Constable Ross 1 episode, 1981
Margo Johns Margo Johns ...  Parks & Forestry Civil Servant 1 episode, 1981
Anthony Dawes Anthony Dawes ...  Committee Chairman 1 episode, 1981
Robert East ...  Undersecretary Rail Division 1 episode, 1982
Vic Tablian ...  Prince Mohammed 1 episode, 1982
Richard Simpson Richard Simpson ...  Permanent Secretary of the Home Office 1 episode, 1982
Stuart Sherwin Stuart Sherwin ...  Permanent Secretary at Lunch 1 episode, 1982
John D. Collins ...  BBC Interviewer 1 episode, 1980
David Moran David Moran ...  Nigel Lloyd-Pritchard 1 episode, 1980
Patricia Shakesby Patricia Shakesby ...  Mandy - Secretary 1 episode, 1980
Andrew Lane Andrew Lane ...  Topic Floormanager 1 episode, 1980
Roger Martin Roger Martin ...  BBC Producer 1 episode, 1981
Sheila Fay ...  Woman Protester 1 episode, 1981
John Rolfe ...  Committee Member 1 episode, 1981
Jay Neill Jay Neill ...  Head Waiter 1 episode, 1981
Anne Maxwell Anne Maxwell ...  Civil Servant 1 episode, 1981
Peter Howell ...  Permanent Secretary FCO 1 episode, 1982
Walter Randall ...  Qumrani 1 episode, 1982
David Rose David Rose ...  Undersecretary Roads Division 1 episode, 1982
André Maranne ...  Maurice - European Commissioner 1 episode, 1984
Sheila Ferris Sheila Ferris ...  Topic Director 1 episode, 1980
Charles McKeown ...  BBC Editor 1 episode, 1980
Fraser Kerr Fraser Kerr ...  the Radio Reporter 1 episode, 1980
William Lawford William Lawford ...  Offical at French Embassy 1 episode, 1980
Sue Lawley Sue Lawley ...  Sue Lawley 1 episode, 1981
Maureen Stevens Maureen Stevens ...  Mrs. Crichton 1 episode, 1981
Jeffrey Segal Jeffrey Segal ...  Permanent Secretary, MOD 1 episode, 1982
Michael Sharvell-Martin Michael Sharvell-Martin ...  Ross 1 episode, 1982
Anthony Pedley Anthony Pedley ...  Constable 1 episode, 1984
Norman Tipton Norman Tipton ...  Photographer 1 episode, 1980
Matthew Roberton Matthew Roberton ...  Topic Crewman 1 episode, 1980
Donald Pelmear Donald Pelmear ...  Permanent Secretary, DHSS 1 episode, 1982
David Warwick ...  Constable 1 episode, 1984
Laura Calland Laura Calland ...  Civil Servant at Christmas Party 1 episode, 1984
Martyn Read Martyn Read ...  Reporter 1 episode, 1984
Roger Davidson Roger Davidson ...  Reporter 1 episode, 1984
Roger Ostime Roger Ostime ...  Reporter 1 episode, 1984
Bunny Losh Bunny Losh ...  Reporter 1 episode, 1984
David Howey ...  Civil Servant 1 episode, 1984
John More John More ...  Permanent Secretary (uncredited) 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Robert Goodman ...  Robert, Waiter (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Lewis Alexander Lewis Alexander ...  Gentlemans Club Member (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Jay McGrath Jay McGrath ...  Restaurant Patron (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Pauline Quirke Pauline Quirke ...  Nelly (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Harry Fielder ...  Hitman (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Reg Thomason ...  Servant (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Leslie Adams Leslie Adams ...  Diner (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Richard Atherton Richard Atherton ...  Major (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Charlie Stewart ...  Diner (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Charles Rayford Charles Rayford ...  The Mayor (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Jim Delaney Jim Delaney ...  Permanent Secretary (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
George Ballantine George Ballantine ...  Diner (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Cy Town ...  Embassy Technician (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Harry Van Engel Harry Van Engel ...  Permanent Secretary (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Douglas Stark Douglas Stark ...  Party Official (uncredited) 1 episode, 1984

Series Produced by 

Peter Whitmore ... producer (15 episodes, 1981-1984)
Sydney Lotterby ... producer (6 episodes, 1980)
Stuart Allen ... producer (1 episode, 1980)

Series Music by 

Ronnie Hazlehurst ... (21 episodes, 1980-1984)

Series Editing by 

Alastair MacKay ... (4 episodes, 1981)
John Dunstan ... (2 episodes, 1982-1984)
Michael Casey ... (1 episode, 1980)
Chris Wadsworth ... (1 episode, 1984)

Series Production Design by 

Dacre Punt ... (4 episodes, 1981)
Gary Pritchard ... (4 episodes, 1982)
Tim Gleeson ... (3 episodes, 1980)
Tom Yardley-Jones ... (3 episodes, 1980)
Tony Burrough ... (3 episodes, 1981)
Andree Welstead Hornby ... (3 episodes, 1982)
Jim Clay ... (1 episode, 1980)
Rochelle Selwyn ... (1 episode, 1984)

Series Costume Design by 

Jackie Southern ... (13 episodes, 1980-1981)
Judy Allen ... (7 episodes, 1982)
Valerie White ... (1 episode, 1984)

Series Makeup Department 

Cheryl Wright ... makeup artist / makeup designer (8 episodes, 1981-1984)
Dorka Nieradzik ... makeup artist (6 episodes, 1980)
Toni Chapman ... makeup artist (6 episodes, 1982)
Kim Burns ... makeup artist (1 episode, 1980)
Jenny Hughes ... makeup artist (1 episode, 1982)

Series Production Management 

Brian Jones ... production manager (15 episodes, 1981-1984)

Series Art Department 

Bob Sutton ... properties buyer / property buyer (8 episodes, 1980-1982)
Peter Clayton ... graphic designer (1 episode, 1980)
Graham McCallum ... graphic designer (1 episode, 1984)
John Stevens ... properties buyer (1 episode, 1984)

Series Sound Department 

Alan Machin ... studio sound / sound: studio (9 episodes, 1980-1984)
Malcolm Johnson ... studio sound (7 episodes, 1982)
Richard Chamberlain ... studio sound (6 episodes, 1980)
Ron Blight ... film sound / sound: film (4 episodes, 1980-1981)
Bob Roberts ... sound: film (1 episode, 1981)
Bill Wild ... film sound (1 episode, 1982)
Stuart Moser ... sound recordist (1 episode, 1984)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Reg Pope ... film cameraman (4 episodes, 1980-1982)
Derek Slee ... studio lighting (7 episodes, 1981)
John Dixon ... studio lighting (7 episodes, 1982)
Peter Ware ... senior cameraman (6 episodes, 1980-1982)
Peter Winn ... studio lighting (6 episodes, 1980)
Duncan Brown ... studio lighting (1 episode, 1980)
Paul Wheeler ... film cameraman (1 episode, 1980)
John Baker ... film cameraman (1 episode, 1981)
Mike Harrison ... senior cameraman (1 episode, 1981)
Don Babbage ... lighting director (1 episode, 1984)
Colin Reid ... senior cameraman (1 episode, 1984)
Max Samett ... film cameraman (1 episode, 1984)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Dorothea Wallace ... costume (1 episode, 1980)

Series Editorial Department 

Joan Duncan ... vision mixer (12 episodes, 1980-1981)
Bill Morton ... vision mixer (6 episodes, 1980-1982)
Neil Pittaway ... video tape editor / editor: video tape / videotape editor (4 episodes, 1980)
Graham Sisson ... video tape editor (3 episodes, 1981)
Ron Bowman ... video tape editor (2 episodes, 1980)
Steve Murray ... video tape editor (2 episodes, 1981)
Sam Upton ... video tape editor (2 episodes, 1981)
Chris Wadsworth ... video tape editor (2 episodes, 1982)
Ian Williams ... editor: video tape / videotape editor (2 episodes, 1982)
John Barclay ... vision mixer (1 episode, 1982)
Chris Booth ... video tape editor (1 episode, 1982)
Shirley Coward ... vision mixer (1 episode, 1982)
David Rixon ... editor: video tape (1 episode, 1982)
John Sillitto ... videotape editor (1 episode, 1982)
Angela Beveridge ... vision mixer (1 episode, 1984)

Series Additional Crew 

Gerald Scarfe ... title sequence (21 episodes, 1980-1984)
Lesley Langan ... production assistant (8 episodes, 1981-1982)
Brian Jones ... production assistant (7 episodes, 1980)
Lydia Frankenburg ... assistant floor manager (7 episodes, 1982)
Jackie Foote ... assistant floor manager (6 episodes, 1980)
Judy Loe ... producer's assistant (6 episodes, 1980)
Paul Mason ... technical manager (1 episode, 1981)
Viv Rosenz ... assistant floor manager (1 episode, 1981)
John Dean ... technical manager (1 episode, 1982)
Susanne Pinto ... production assistant (1 episode, 1984)
Jane Redman ... assistant floor manager (1 episode, 1984)
Diane Taylor ... producer's assistant (uncredited) (1 episode, 1980)

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