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
- Special repeated Tuesday at 9:40pm on BBC4
Streaming rank this week: 442
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - Big Brother
As the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 17th 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 |
| Robert Urquhart | Tom Sargent MP (Jim's Predecessor) |
| Frederick Jaeger | Godfrey Finch (World In Focus Reporter) |
| Andrew Lane | 'Topic' Floor Manager |
| Sheila Ferris | 'Topic' Director |
| Matthew Roberton | 'Topic' Crew Member |
| Arthur Cox | George (Jim's Driver) |
| Robert McKenzie | Self |
| Antony Jay | Writer |
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Neil Pittaway | Editor |
| Tom Yardley-Jones | Production Designer |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |