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
Streaming rank this week: 512
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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 |