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 2, Episode 7 - The National Education Service
Once again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 21st January 1988
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Paul Eddington | James Hacker |
| Nigel Hawthorne | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Derek Fowlds | Bernard Woolley |
| Diana Hoddinott | Annie Hacker |
| Deborah Norton | Dorothy Wainwright |
| John Nettleton | Sir Arnold Robinson (Former Cabinet Secretary) |
| Peter Cartwright | Jeffrey Pearson (Chief Whip) |
| Jerome Willis | Neil (Party Chairman) |
| Antony Jay | Writer |
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Gloria Clayton | Production Designer |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |