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Yes, Prime Minister

Climbing the greasy pole. Jim Hacker’s in Number 10... but still not quite in control. The classic comedy sequel starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne.

Series 1: 1. The Grand Design (30 mins)

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  • 1. The Grand Design
    Jim Hacker discovers some interesting facts about the UK's defence system.
    30 mins
  • 2. The Ministerial Broadcast
    Hacker prepares to make his first broadcast as prime minister.
    29 mins
  • 3. The Smoke Screen
    Jim Hacker threatens smokers with tax rises as part of a ploy to get around the Treasury.
    29 mins
  • 4. The Key
    The PM's political advisor tells Jim that he is letting Humphrey become too dominant.
    29 mins
  • 5. A Real Partnership
    The government runs into a financial crisis just as MPs are due for a pay rise.
    30 mins
  • 6. A Victory for Democracy
    Jim Hacker begins to wonder whether the government runs the Foreign Office, or vice versa.
    30 mins
  • 7. The Bishop's Gambit
    Jim is not keen on the candidates for a bishopric, and Humphrey has someone else in mind.
    30 mins
  • 8. One of Us
    The late former head of MI5 is confirmed as a Russian spy who was cleared by Sir Humphrey.
    30 mins
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