British Comedy Guide
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC
Yes Minister

Yes Minister

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1983 - 1984
  • 16 episodes (2 series)

Radio adaptation of the satirical sitcom about the "rise" of Jim Hacker MP and his not-so-civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby. Stars Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott and Bill Nighy

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1983 - 1984
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
16 (2 series)
Stars
Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott and Bill Nighy
Writers
Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn and Pete Atkin
Producer
Pete Atkin
Company

Additional details

Part of

Yes Minister

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 18th October 1983 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats
  • Tuesday 14th March 2023 at 3:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 8
  • Monday 13th March 2023 at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 8
  • Monday 13th March 2023 at 1:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 8

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