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

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

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Series 1, Episode 2 - The Ministerial Broadcast

Jim's still insisting on carrying out his 'grand design' for Britain's security - or at least as much of it as possible, and intends to use a television address to the nation to introduce it. There are a few hurdles to overcome first, however; not least the content of the script, and his appearance!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 16th January 1986
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Sunday 7th August 2011 10:00am Gold
Thursday 3rd November 2011 11:20am Gold
Thursday 3rd November 2011 5:25pm Gold
Wednesday 23rd May 2012 11:40pm Gold
Thursday 24th May 2012 1:30am Gold
Wednesday 5th September 2012 1:40pm Gold
Wednesday 5th September 2012 7:40pm Gold
Sunday 13th January 2013 8:40pm Dave
Monday 4th February 2013 8:20am Gold
Monday 4th February 2013 1:40pm Gold
Tuesday 4th March 2014 8:20pm Gold
Wednesday 5th March 2014 12:15pm Gold
Thursday 4th September 2014 6:50pm Gold
Friday 5th September 2014 12:10pm Gold
Thursday 16th April 2015 3:20pm Gold
Tuesday 26th May 2015 7:30am Gold
Wednesday 12th August 2015 1:45pm BBC2
Thursday 19th November 2015 1:50am Gold
Sunday 27th December 2015 3:05am Gold
Wednesday 20th April 2016 10:40pm Yesterday
Tuesday 27th September 2016 10:35pm Yesterday
Wednesday 28th September 2016 9:15pm Yesterday
Thursday 29th September 2016 2:30pm BBC2
Sunday 14th May 2017 10:40pm Yesterday
Monday 15th May 2017 3:40pm Yesterday
Saturday 20th May 2017 7:15am Gold
Wednesday 8th November 2017 7:10am Gold
Wednesday 3rd January 2018 7:35am Gold
Saturday 13th January 2018 7:20am Gold
Sunday 14th January 2018 3:25am Gold
Tuesday 17th November 2020 8:30pm BBC4
Tuesday 25th January 2022 8:30pm BBC4
Tuesday 9th January 2024 8:30pm BBC4
Sunday 14th January 2024 1:10am BBC4

Cast & crew

Cast
Paul Eddington James Hacker
Nigel Hawthorne Sir Humphrey Appleby
Derek Fowlds Bernard Woolley
Guest cast
Barry Stanton Malcolm Warren (Press Officer)
John Wells Godfrey (TV Producer)
Brian Gwaspari David (Permanent Secretary to the Employment)
Carolyn Lyster Makeup Artist
Writing team
Antony Jay Writer
Jonathan Lynn Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Gloria Clayton Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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