Yes, Prime Minister (TV Series)
The Ministerial Broadcast (1986)
Paul Eddington: James Hacker
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Quotes
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Jim Hacker : So let us be abundantly clear about this. We cannot go on paying ourselves more than we earn. The rest of the world does not owe us a living. We must be prepared to make sacrifices and... Who wrote this rubbish?
Bernard Woolley : You did, Prime Minister. It's one of your old speeches.
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[discussing with Bernard his recent meeting with the US President]
Jim Hacker : Well, I read him my brief, he read me his brief, then we decided it would quicker if we just swapped briefs and read them for ourselves. So we spent most of our time rubbishing the French!
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James Hacker : [reading a speech written for him] "We shall of course be reviewing a wide range of options over the whole field of government expenditures." Bernard, this doesn't say anything.
Bernard Woolley : Oh, thank you, Prime Minister.
James Hacker : It's completely lacking impact.
Bernard Woolley : You're too kind, Prime Minster.
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Godfrey - TV Producer : And you are leaning forward again a bit.
James Hacker : That's what I do when I want to look sincere.
Godfrey - TV Producer : It makes you look like someone who wants to look sincere.
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James Hacker : We want to build a bright future for our children. We want to build a peaceful and prosperous Britain, a Britain that can hold her head high in the fellowship of nations. This is rather good. Who wrote this?
Godfrey - TV Producer : Actually, it's from the last party political by the leader of the opposition.
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Godfrey - TV Producer : Could we just talk about your appearance, remember? What will you be wearing?
James Hacker : What do you suggest?
Godfrey - TV Producer : Well, dark suit represents traditional values.
James Hacker : Fine, dark suit.
Godfrey - TV Producer : On the other hand, a light suit looks business-like.
James Hacker : What about a lightish jacket with a darkish waistcoat?
Godfrey - TV Producer : I think that would look as though you've got an identity problem.
