Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC
Yes Minister

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

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 833

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 4 - Big Brother

As the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 17th March 1980
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 13th June 2011 8:00pm Gold
Thursday 6th October 2011 10:40am Gold
Thursday 6th October 2011 5:20pm Gold
Friday 20th April 2012 11:40pm Gold
Saturday 21st April 2012 1:35am Gold
Tuesday 21st August 2012 1:00pm Gold
Tuesday 21st August 2012 7:40pm Gold
Monday 7th January 2013 2:00am Gold
Monday 7th January 2013 8:20pm Gold
Monday 7th January 2013 11:00pm Gold
Friday 7th June 2013 5:40pm Gold
Saturday 8th June 2013 6:40am Gold
Saturday 20th July 2013 10:40am Gold
Wednesday 27th November 2013 11:50am Gold
Thursday 28th November 2013 8:20am Gold
Sunday 2nd February 2014 11:40pm Gold
Monday 3rd February 2014 2:30am Gold
Wednesday 9th April 2014 6:20am Gold
Wednesday 9th April 2014 11:20am Gold
Saturday 27th September 2014 7:40pm Gold
Sunday 28th September 2014 7:40am Gold
Tuesday 17th March 2015 7:00am Gold
Tuesday 17th March 2015 3:20pm Gold
Wednesday 3rd June 2015 4:45pm BBC2
Thursday 18th June 2015 12:00am Gold
Thursday 18th June 2015 3:00am Gold
Tuesday 8th March 2016 10:40pm Yesterday
Tuesday 19th July 2016 10:40pm Yesterday
Wednesday 20th July 2016 9:25pm Yesterday
Friday 26th August 2016 2:45pm BBC2
Friday 27th January 2017 3:40pm Yesterday
Friday 27th January 2017 9:40pm Yesterday
Sunday 12th March 2017 10:00pm Yesterday
Monday 13th March 2017 9:00pm Yesterday
Thursday 12th October 2017 7:10am Gold
Thursday 25th January 2018 7:25am Gold
Tuesday 16th March 2021 8:00pm BBC4
Tuesday 29th August 2023 9:00pm BBC4
Sunday 3rd September 2023 1:55am BBC4

Cast & crew

Cast
Paul Eddington James Hacker
Nigel Hawthorne Sir Humphrey Appleby
Derek Fowlds Bernard Woolley
Diana Hoddinott Annie Hacker
Neil Fitzwiliam Frank Weisel
Guest cast
Robert Urquhart Tom Sargent MP (Jim's Predecessor)
Frederick Jaeger Godfrey Finch (World In Focus Reporter)
Andrew Lane 'Topic' Floor Manager
Sheila Ferris 'Topic' Director
Matthew Roberton 'Topic' Crew Member
Arthur Cox George (Jim's Driver)
Robert McKenzie Self
Writing team
Antony Jay Writer
Jonathan Lynn Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Neil Pittaway Editor
Tom Yardley-Jones Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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