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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Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's Eighties comedy series Yes, Minister - and its sequel Yes, Prime Minister - set the bar for political comedy very high. Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne were immaculate in their roles as cabinet minister/PM Jim Hacker and his permanent secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby, and provided an almost impossible act to follow. This updated remake, which went to G.O.L.D. when the BBC refused to commit, follows the recent stage production and has a workmanlike David Haig, Henry Goodman and Chris Larkin in the roles of the PM, Sir Humphrey and private secretary Bernard Woolley. The satire is gentle and perceptive as they tackle coalition issues, the Euro crisis and a European summit. But, given that the foul-mouthed The Thick of It has transformed the way we approach political humour, it lacks bite and the studio laughter is very tacky.
Simon Horsford, The Telegraph, 12th January 2013Yes, Prime Minister cast interview
A short Q&A with the four main characters from the new Yes, Prime Minister revival.
Graham Kibble-White, TV Choice, 8th January 2013BBC 'missed out' on Yes, Prime Minister comeback
The new series of Yes, Prime Minister was made for a rival channel because the BBC asked its creators to make a pilot episode, it has emerged.
BBC News, 4th January 2013Jonathan Lynn interview
Co-writer Jonathan Lynn talks about the new series of the comedy.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 4th January 2013Return to Westminster
After 25 years, Yes, Prime Minister is back. Original co-writer Antony Jay describes the process of bringing the series up to date.
Antony Jay, The Telegraph, 2nd January 2013Scarfe returns to make new Yes, Prime Minister titles
Cartoonist Gerald Scarfe has produced a set of illustrations for the brand new series of Yes, Prime Minister.
The Sun, 20th December 2012TV review: Yes, Prime Minister remake
The oldies will certainly be satisfied; younger viewers accustomed to the savagery of social media less so.
Michael White, The Guardian, 27th November 2012Images of the new Yes, Prime Minister cast
David Haig is reprising his stage role as he returns to No10 for a remake of classic TV series Yes, Prime Minister.
The Sun, 11th September 2012Henry Goodman & David Haig confirmed for new 'Yes, Prime Minister'
Henry Goodman and David Haig have been confirmed to reprise their stage roles in the new Yes, Prime Minister TV series.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2012Is a TV revival of this classic comedy a good idea?
Our political landscape is ripe for sending up in the classic satire written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn.
Michael Simkins, The Telegraph, 30th March 2012