Yes Minister
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1980 - 1984
- 22 episodes (3 series)
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. Stars Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott and Neil Fitzwiliam
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Series 1, Episode 3 - The Economy Drive
Fired up by the press, Hacker decides to impose cuts on the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey is appalled and sets out to stop him, calling on some old service tricks to manipulate Jim's stance...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 10th March 1980
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Paul Eddington | James Hacker |
| Nigel Hawthorne | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Derek Fowlds | Bernard Woolley |
| Diana Hoddinott | Annie Hacker |
| Neil Fitzwiliam | Frank Weisel |
| John Savident | Sir 'Jumbo' Frederick |
| Milton Johns | Ron Watson (CSTAGW Union General Secretary) |
| Pat Keen | Nelly (Cleaning Lady) |
| Patricia Shakesby | Mandy (Secretary) |
| William Lawford | French Embassy Doorman |
| Norman Tipton | Photographer |
| Frank Tregear | Reporter |
| Antony Jay | Writer |
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ron Bowman | Editor |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |