Hackers And Humphreys All. Copyright: BBC
Hackers And Humphreys All

Hackers And Humphreys All

  • Radio documentary
  • BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • 2016
  • 1 episode

Shaun Ley explores the links between real politics and the satire of Yes, Prime Minister. Features Shaun Ley, Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn, Richard Mottram, Edwina Currie and more.

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

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

Radio adaptation of the satirical sitcom about the "rise" of Jim Hacker MP and his not-so-civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby.

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

Jim Hacker finds himself suddenly promoted to the position of Prime Minister. Perhaps unfortunately, Sir Humphrey Appleby and Bernard Wooley accompany him upwards.

Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Henry Goodman), Jim Hacker (David Haig). Copyright: BBC
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Yes, Prime Minister

Political sitcom series based on the original hit 1980s satire. Stars David Haig and Henry Goodman.

Yes Prime Minister - stage poster
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A one-off documentary celebrating the past and present of hit sitcoms 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'.

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