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 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society
A political opportunity arises when Jim discovers a brand new hospital has yet to employ a single member of medical staff, or admit a single patient. He's determined to see the facility in use, or close it. Humphrey, however, has other ideas.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 23rd February 1981
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Paul Eddington | James Hacker |
| Nigel Hawthorne | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Derek Fowlds | Bernard Woolley |
| John Barron | Sir Ian Whitworth |
| Norman Bird | Brian Baker |
| Rosemary Frankau | Mrs Rogers (Chief Administrator) |
| Stephen Tate | Billy Fraser (Union Man) |
| Arthur Cox | Roy (Jim's Driver) |
| Lindy Alexander | Reporter |
| Robert Dougall | Self |
| Antony Jay | Writer |
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
| Peter Whitmore | Director |
| Peter Whitmore | Producer |
| Alistair McKay (as Alastair Mackay) | Editor |
| Graham Sisson | Editor |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |
| Tony Burrough | Production Designer |