Yes, Prime Minister
Overview
James Hacker, a hapless MP for Administrative Affairs, finds himself navigating the treacherous waters of British politics as he ascends to No. 10. At his side is the astute Sir Humphrey Appleby, his Permanent Private Secretary, who skillfully maneuvers the political landscape to ensure Hacker's success in his new role. Meanwhile, the beleaguered PPS Bernard Wolley tries to keep the chaos at bay. With ambition and missteps at every turn, the trio faces a whirlwind of challenges that tests their resolve and wit. What unforeseen complications might arise in the heart of power?
Episodes
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1
The Grand Design
Having his finger poised over the nuclear button, Hacker intends to make his inaugural decision as Prime Minister a bold and transformative defense st...
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2
The Ministerial Broadcast
As Jim gears up to present his defense policy to the nation, he receives guidance from a seasoned mentor in the realm of show business.
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3
The Smoke Screen
Jim advocates for eliminating smoking by imposing steep taxes, but he faces fierce resistance from the tobacco lobby and the Treasury Department.
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4
The Key
When Sir Humphrey and Bernard clash over office matters, national concerns take a back seat. The tension escalates after Jim attempts to limit Sir Hum...
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5
A Real Partnership
Sir Humphrey seeks to secure his planned salary increase, despite the fact that pay raises for Members of Parliament have been temporarily frozen due ...
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6
A Victory for Democracy
Jim finds himself in a race against time to prevent a Marxist coup in a Commonwealth island nation, all while the Foreign Office tries to keep him in ...
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7
The Bishop’s Gambit
Jim faces the task of selecting a new bishop, but he finds himself unimpressed with both the options presented by the Church and those suggested by Si...
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8
One of Us
A hacker warns that Sir Humphrey may be put on leave as a security investigation examines his past decision to clear a confessed Soviet spy. In respon...
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Man Overboard
Sir Humphrey stirs Jim's doubts about the Minister of Employment as he seeks the Prime Minister's backing to fight against a proposal that would reloc...
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2
Official Secrets
Jim is weighing the option of greenlighting the release of his predecessor’s memoirs, but things take a turn for the worse when he faces a plumbing ...
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3
A Diplomatic Incident
Jim seizes the opportunity presented by his predecessor's state funeral to engage in discussions with the French regarding the terms of the Channel Tu...
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4
A Conflict of Interest
Hacker and Sir Humphrey find themselves at odds regarding the selection of the new governor for the Bank of England, while also navigating the complex...
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5
Power to the People
Sir Humphrey unexpectedly teams up with the formidable Agnes Moorhouse, a radical political reformer from a London council, as he seeks to thwart Hack...
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6
The Patron of the Arts
Jim Hacker finds himself in a tricky situation when Sir Humphrey inadvertently shares with an arts acquaintance that the Prime Minister's administrati...
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7
The National Education Service
Sir Humphrey finds himself in a dilemma when Hacker proposes a controversial initiative to enhance educational standards by eliminating the Department...
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8
The Tangled Web
Sir Humphrey faces a dilemma as he must choose between backing the Prime Minister or alerting Parliament after Hacker claims he was unaware of a wiret...
