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
Streaming rank this week: 416
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Series 3, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard
The Minister is dismayed when he is instructed that he must discipline the most efficient borough council in the country for having failed to return a few statistical surveys to Whitehall. A visit to Scotland's past offers up the perfect opportunity to reach a compromise.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 25th November 1982
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Paul Eddington | James Hacker |
| Nigel Hawthorne | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Derek Fowlds | Bernard Woolley |
| John Pennington | Peter (Civil Servant) |
| Rosemary Williams | Gillian (Civil Servant) |
| Ian Lavender | Dr Cartwright |
| Donald Gee | Alex Andrews (Daily Mail Reporter) |
| Antony Jay | Writer |
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
| Peter Whitmore | Director |
| Peter Whitmore | Producer |
| Ian Williams | Editor |
| Gary Pritchard | Production Designer |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |
Video
Complete confidence - Yes Minister
Woolley explains the nature of confidential discussions to Hacker.
Featuring: Paul Eddington (James Hacker) & Derek Fowlds (Bernard Woolley).