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The Patron of the Arts

Yes, Prime MinisterSeries 2
Episode 6 of 8

Jim is the guest of honour at the British Theatre Awards, but the Arts Council grant is going to be cut. Jim wants to avoid bad publicity and Sir Humphrey, National Theatre board member, wants to avoid cuts - who will win?

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28 minutes

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Sun 22 Sep 202402:15
BBC Four

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Credits

James HackerPaul Eddington
Sir Humphrey ApplebyNigel Hawthorne
Bernard WoolleyDerek Fowlds
Simon MonkJohn Bird
Dorothy WainwrightDeborah Norton
Bill PritchardAnthony Carrick
Annie HackerDiana Hoddinott
DirectorSydney Lotterby
WriterJonathan Lynn
WriterAntony Jay

Broadcasts

  • Thu 14 Jan 198821:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 5 Jan 198920:30
    BBC One
  • Thu 27 Jan 200520:30
    BBC Four
  • Tue 10 Jan 200620:30
    BBC Four
  • Thu 3 Sep 201514:15
    BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales & HD only
  • Mon 17 Oct 201614:30
    BBC Two England, Wales, Northern Ireland, HD & Scotland only
  • Tue 17 May 202220:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 22 May 202200:15
    BBC Four
  • Tue 17 Sep 202420:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 22 Sep 202402:15
    BBC Four