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 tomorrow at 9:40pm on BBC4
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Series 3, Episode 4 - The Moral Dimension
Jim heads overseas to mark the signing of an important contract with a Muslim state - a strict, alcohol-free Muslim state. Panicking at the thought of 5 hours of mere orange juice at the reception, he orders the establishment of a special 'communications room' - but is even more shocked to learn of bribery in securing the deal.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 2nd December 1982
- 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 |
| Antony Carrick | Bill Pritchard (Press Officer) |
| Michael Sharvell-Martin | Ross |
| Walter Randall | Prince Mohammed |
| Vic Tablian | Arab |
| Sam Dastor | Arab (Qumrani Businessman) |
| April Walker | Jenny Goodwin (Guardian Journalist) |
| Antony Jay | Writer |
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
| Peter Whitmore | Director |
| Peter Whitmore | Producer |
| John Sillitto | Editor |
| Andrée Welstead Hornby | Production Designer |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |