IMDb > "Yes, Prime Minister" (1986)

"Yes, Prime Minister" (1986) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1986-1987

Overview

User Rating:
9.1/10   916 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 13% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Peter Whitmore
Contact:
View company contact information for Yes, Prime Minister on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
1 | 2 full episode list
Release Date:
9 January 1986 (UK) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
Caught off-guard by the sudden retirement of the Prime Minister, Sir Humphrey and his civil service allies soon get their house-trained minister... more
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
4 wins & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
Gorgeous more (9 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 4 of 13)
Paul Eddington ... James Hacker (16 episodes, 1986-1988)
Nigel Hawthorne ... Sir Humphrey Appleby (16 episodes, 1986-1988)
Derek Fowlds ... Bernard Woolley (16 episodes, 1986-1988)
Diana Hoddinott ... Annie Hacker (8 episodes, 1986-1988)
more

Additional Details

Runtime:
UK:30 min (16 episodes)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Australia:PG (some episodes) | Singapore:PG | Australia:G (some episodes)
Company:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Every episode ends with Sir Humphrey and/or Bernard saying, "Yes, Prime Minister." more
Quotes:
[Sir Humphrey demonstrates how public surveys can reach opposite conclusions]
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Mr. Woolley, are you worried about the rise in crime among teenagers?
Bernard Woolley: Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Do you think there is lack of discipline and vigorous training in our Comprehensive Schools?
Bernard Woolley: Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Do you think young people welcome some structure and leadership in their lives?
Bernard Woolley: Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Do they respond to a challenge?
Bernard Woolley: Yes.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Might you be in favour of reintroducing National Service?
[...]
more
Movie Connections:
Follows "Yes Minister" (1980) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Comments

   (Comment on this title)
8 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
Gorgeous, 20 January 2004
Author: BeingEarnest from Germany

This series is simply the best political comedy ever. From first hand experiences not with the british but the european administration and from my studies of political science I can pledge the satire to be really, really sharp. The dialogues are superb and I simply love the characters. Sir Humphrey is unbeatable. As a fellow writer already commented a must see for everyone into politics.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (9 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Yes, Prime Minister" (1986)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Was this show cancelled? mitsub001-1
party scene! currie666
Lost Episode: 'Chips are Down, Balloon Goes Up, Lights Off' H_Kivel
who reads which paper Scrugulus
political survey staceykohalny
Easter Egg guaddess
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
"Yes Minister" "The New Statesman" Longford Amazing Grace "The Final Cut"
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
IMDb TV section IMDb Comedy section IMDb UK section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button