Yes Minister

This hit satirical British sitcom is written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. It follows the political adventures of Jim Hacker, a cabinet minister working in Whitehall. Jim's various attempts to bring in new laws or effect departmental changes are opposed by the Civil Service, in particular Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby.

The political comedy started life in 1980 under the title of Yes Minister. Following three series, it was then adapted for the radio.

In 1986 it returned under the new title of Yes, Prime Minister, with the lead character now promoted from the Department for Administrative Affairs to the role of Prime Minister.

In 2013 the writers brought the format back, with a new cast, for digital channel Gold. A documentary about the satirical series was also produced at this time.

You can find out lots more about the various versions of the show in our guides:

TV

Yes Minister

Political satire in which well-meaning MP Jim Hacker has a fast introduction to the world of Whitehall and must then struggle against the Civil Service.

Radio

Yes Minister

Radio adaptation of the satirical sitcom about the "rise" of Jim Hacker MP and his not-so-civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby.

TV

Yes, Prime Minister

Jim Hacker finds himself suddenly promoted to the position of Prime Minister. Perhaps unfortunately, Sir Humphrey Appleby and Bernard Wooley accompany him upwards.

TV

Yes, Prime Minister

Political sitcom series based on the original hit 1980s satire. Stars David Haig and Henry Goodman.

TV

Yes, Prime Minister: Re-Elected

A one-off documentary celebrating the past and present of hit sitcoms 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'.