Yes, Prime Minister

Yes, Prime Minister

Yes, Prime Minister

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Yes, Prime Minister

1986- 1988

2 Seasons

16 Episodes

8.4(129 votes)

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Comedy

War & Politics

Overview

James Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Could this have possibly have been managed by his trusted Permanent Private Secretary, the formidably political Sir Humphrey Appleby who must move to the “Top Job” in Downing Street to support him, together with his much put upon PPS Bernard Wolley. What could possibly go wrong?

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Paul Eddington

Jim Hacker

Paul Eddington

Acting

Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey Appleby

Nigel Hawthorne

Acting

Derek Fowlds

Bernard Woolley

Derek Fowlds

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