Yes Minister
1980–1984 · BBC Two · 30 min · 3 seasons
S03E07 · The Middle-Class Rip-Off
Fri, 24 Dec, 8:00 am
Jim and Sir Humphrey clash over those pillars of British culture: art and football.
About
Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.
Episodes
- E01
Equal Opportunities
Fri, 12 Nov· 30 minJim attempts to instigate a policy of sexual equality in Whitehall, much to Sir Humphrey's disapproval.
- E02
The Challenge
Fri, 19 Nov· 30 minJim's efforts to make local authorities financially accountable are thwarted by an interview with Ludovic Kennedy.
- E03
The Skeleton in the Cupboard
Fri, 26 Nov· 30 minA normally efficient local council is late with some paperwork, and Sir Humphrey wants to make an example of them.
- E04
The Moral Dimension
Fri, 3 Dec· 30 minJim's plans to expose bribery are cancelled when Bernard manages to get a valuable vase under-valued, because Mrs Hacker has her eye on it.
- E05
The Bed of Nails
Fri, 10 Dec· 30 minJim takes on an unpopular role developing a national transport policy.
- E06
The Whiskey Priest
Fri, 17 Dec· 30 minJim faces opposition from all sides when he tries to expose a munitions deal.
- E07
The Middle-Class Rip-Off
Fri, 24 Dec· 30 minJim and Sir Humphrey clash over those pillars of British culture: art and football.
- Special
Party Games
Fri, 28 Dec· 60 minHumphrey is told he will succeed Sir Arnold Robinson as Cabinet Secretary. When the PM announces his resignation, Jim decides to run for the top job.
Cast
Paul Eddington
Rt Hon James Hacker
Nigel Hawthorne
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Derek Fowlds
Bernard Wooley
Diana Hoddinott
Annie Hacker
John Nettleton
Sir Arnold Robinson
Neil Fitzwiliam
Frank Weisel
Edward Jewesbury
Vic Gould