

Yes, Prime Minister
1986–1988 · BBC Two · 30 min · 2 seasons
S02E08 · The Tangled Web
Thu, 28 Jan, 11:00 pm
Hacker has committed the ultimate political sin - lying to the House. Humphrey feels he has a moral responsibility to tell the truth, unless Hacker can employ some gentle persuasion.
About
Continuing the struggle of Minster Jim Hacker to actually get something done in Whitehall politics, Yes, Prime Minister saw Jim achieve every politician's dream and slide up the greasy pole, right to the door of Number 10.
Episodes
- E01
Man Overboard
Thu, 3 Dec· 30 minThe PM is in favour of the plan to create civilian jobs by moving servicemen north, until Sir Humphrey hints that the Employment Secretary is plotting against him.
- E02
Official Secrets
Thu, 10 Dec· 30 minWhen the former PM's memoirs have to be scrutinised for security reasons, Jim receives a chapter that makes him look bad.
- E03
A Diplomatic Incident
Thu, 17 Dec· 30 minThe sudden death of the former PM gives Hacker an opportunity to host a state occasion and to make sure his predecessor is dead.
- E04
A Conflict of Interest
Thu, 24 Dec· 30 minAs rumours spread of a scandal in the City, Sir Humphrey knows that the only way to avoid disaster depends on the new Governor of the Bank of England. But will the PM appoint the right man?
- E05
Power to the People
Thu, 31 Dec· 30 minHacker is having problems with local government, especially a member of Houndsworth Council, who wants to abolish parliament, the courts and the monarchy. Is it time for Hacker's Reform Bill?
- E06
The Patron of the Arts
Fri, 1 Jan· 30 minThe PM is to speak at the televised British Theatre Awards Dinner. Unfortunately, the Arts Council grant was less than generous and the Director of the National Theatre is introducing Hacker's speech.
- E07
The National Education Service
Fri, 8 Jan· 30 minThe education system is a disaster. Jim could always axe the Department of Education. But what would Sir Humphrey say?
- E08
The Tangled Web
Thu, 28 Jan· 30 minHacker has committed the ultimate political sin - lying to the House. Humphrey feels he has a moral responsibility to tell the truth, unless Hacker can employ some gentle persuasion.
Cast

Paul Eddington
James Hacker

Nigel Hawthorne
Sir Humphrey Appleby

Derek Fowlds
Bernard Woolley







