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Yes, Prime Minister

  • TV Series
  • 1986–19871986–1987
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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8.6/10
12K
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Nigel Hawthorne, Paul Eddington, and Derek Fowlds in Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
Comedy
James Hacker was propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - Number 10.James Hacker was propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - Number 10.James Hacker was propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - Number 10.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
12K
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  • Stars
    • Paul Eddington
    • Nigel Hawthorne
    • Derek Fowlds
  • Stars
    • Paul Eddington
    • Nigel Hawthorne
    • Derek Fowlds
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 20User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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  • Top rated TV #186
    • Won 2 BAFTA Awards

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    Paul Eddington
    Paul Eddington
    • James Hacker
    Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne
    • Sir Humphrey Appleby
    Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds
    • Bernard Woolley
    Diana Hoddinott
    Diana Hoddinott
    • Annie Hacker
    Deborah Norton
    Deborah Norton
    • Dorothy Wainwright
    John Nettleton
    John Nettleton
    • Sir Arnold Robinson
    Peter Cellier
    Peter Cellier
    • Sir Frank Gordon, Permanent Secretary of the Treasury
    Miranda Forbes
    • Eileen Glosap…
    Frederick Treves
    Frederick Treves
    • Chief of Defence Staff…
    Antony Carrick
    Antony Carrick
    • Bill Pritchard
    Barry Stanton
    Barry Stanton
    • Malcolm Warren - Press Office…
    Donald Pickering
    Donald Pickering
    • Sir Richard Wharton
    Peter Cartwright
    Peter Cartwright
    • Chief Whip…
    Clive Francis
    Clive Francis
    • Luke
    Frank Middlemass
    Frank Middlemass
    • The Master of Ballie College
    Michael Aldridge
    Michael Aldridge
    • Geoffrey - Director General MI5
    John Wells
    • Godfrey - TV Producer
    John Barron
    John Barron
    • Sir Ian Whitworth - DHSS Secretary
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    • Trivia
      It is noticeable throughout the run of this show, (and particularly in the second series) that in most of Paul Eddington's scenes, he is sitting down. This was due to the fact that Eddington's health had begun to deteriorate and production changes had to be made to accommodate his condition.
    • Quotes

      James Hacker: I know exactly who reads the papers. The Daily Mirror is read by people who think they run the country. The Guardian is read by people who think they ought to run the country. The Times is read by people who actually do run the country. The Daily Mail is read by the wives of the people who run the country. The Financial Times is read by people who own the country. The Morning Star is read by the people who think the country should be run by another country. And the Daily Telegraph is read by people who think it is.

      Sir Humphrey Appleby: Prime Minister, what about the people who read the Sun?

      Bernard Woolley: The Sun readers don't care who runs the country, as long as she's got big tits.

    • Connections
      Featured in Comedy Connections: Yes Minister (2008)

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    10/10
    Brilliant!!!
    It is not easy for everyone to link laughter with politic which, in my opinion, is serious. YPM made it, wow! What matters most is that even today, 2020, this old Series still can make people reflect on.
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      • January 9, 1986 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
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      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • 30 minutes
      • Color
      • Stereo

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