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 7 - Jobs For The Boys
The Minister gets into a spot of hot water when discussing a landmark scheme between Government and industry taking place in the Midlands - the Solihull Project - on a radio talk show. It soon becomes apparent that not all is running as it should, and rather distasteful steps must be taken to smooth the issue.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 7th April 1980
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Paul Eddington | James Hacker |
| Nigel Hawthorne | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Derek Fowlds | Bernard Woolley |
| Neil Fitzwiliam | Frank Weisel |
| Richard Vernon | Sir Desmond Glazebrook (Chairman of Bartlett's Bank) |
| Arthur Cox | George (Jim's Driver) |
| Richard Davies | Joe Morgan (CAW Union General Secretary) |
| Brian Hawksley | Sir George Conway |
| John D. Collins | BBC Radio Interviewer |
| Charles McKeown | BBC Radio Producer |
| Antony Jay | Writer |
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Neil Pittaway | Editor |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |