Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1986 - 1988
- 16 episodes (2 series)
Jim Hacker finds himself suddenly promoted to the position of Prime Minister. Perhaps unfortunately, Sir Humphrey Appleby and Bernard Wooley accompany him upwards. Stars Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott and Deborah Norton
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 8 - The Tangled Web
Hacker's put in a tight spot when he unwittingly lies to the House after being kept characteristically in the dark by the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey has little initial sympathy, but finds himself in a rather tricky situation following a radio interview...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 28th January 1988
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Paul Eddington | James Hacker |
Nigel Hawthorne | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
Derek Fowlds | Bernard Woolley |
Geoffrey Drew | BBC Radio 3 Producer |
Ludovic Kennedy | Self |
Antony Jay | Writer |
Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
Sydney Lotterby | Director |
Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
Gloria Clayton | Production Designer |
Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |