Yes Minister 1
1980-02-25 | Comedy,War & Politics | 7 episodes4 Seasons
Episode
Open Government (1980)
Jim Hacker retains his seat in the election and is given a cabinet post in the new government He meets the permanent secretary for his department Sir Humphrey Appleby but Jim decides to change the way things are done in the civil service so Sir Humphrey sets out to stop him
Directed By
- Stuart Allen
Writer
- Jonathan Lynn
The Official Visit (1980)
When the leader of an African country is killed in a coup, his successor, who is an old friend of Jim’s, comes in his place. They negotiate a £50 million deal to help buy oil exploration equipment.
Directed By
- Sydney Lotterby
Writer
- Jonathan Lynn
The Economy Drive (1980)
Jim Hacker is determined to reduce the Civil Service, but he is frustrated by Sir Humphrey, and the only numbers he can alter are the numbers of tea ladies.
Directed By
- Sydney Lotterby
Writer
- Jonathan Lynn
Big Brother (1980)
When the Government is planning to introduce a national database, Jim wants to bring in safe guards, but Sir Humphrey stalls until with some help from the opposition, Jim gets his way.
Directed By
- Sydney Lotterby
Writer
- Jonathan Lynn
The Writing on the Wall (1980)
A rumour starts that Jim’s department is about to be axed. So with help from Sir Humphrey, they try and defeat the Prime Minister’s plans.
Directed By
- Sydney Lotterby
Writer
- Jonathan Lynn
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