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Yes, Prime Minister (2013)
- TV sitcom
- Gold
- 2013
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Political sitcom series based on the original hit 1980s satire. Stars David Haig and Henry Goodman. Also features Chris Larkin and Zoe Telford.
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Series 1, Episode 5 - Scot Free
Another crisis looms for Jim when a coalition partner threatens to jump ship. Guest starring Robbie Coltrane.
Further details
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While PM Jim is struggling with the problem of how to deal with the unorthodox sexual requirements of the Kumranistan Foreign Minister, another crisis strikes.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Prime Minister, Rory McAlister (Robbie Coltrane) is threatening to withdraw his party's support and transfer it to one of his cabinet colleagues. The price of loyalty is massive concessions to Scotland. What is Jim to do? Fortunately, Sir Humphrey is there to tell him.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 12th February 2013
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Gold
- Length
- 40 minutes
Cast & crew
David Haig | Jim Hacker |
Henry Goodman | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
Chris Larkin | Bernard Woolley |
Zoe Telford | Claire Sutton |
Tim Wallers | Simon Chester (BBC Political Anchor) |
Robbie Coltrane | Rory McAlister |
Ilan Goodman | TV Reporter |
Antony Jay | Writer |
Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
Jonathan Lynn | Director |
Gareth Gwenlan | Director |
Jonathan Lynn | Producer |
Gareth Gwenlan | Producer |
Anne Gilchrist | Executive Producer |
Antony Jay | Executive Producer |
Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
David Hitchcock | Production Designer |
Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |
Video
Robbie Coltrane Interview
Robbie Coltrane introduces his character.
Featuring: Robbie Coltrane (Rory McAlister).