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The Economy Drive

Episode 3 of 8

Jim Hacker sets an example in his plans for a slimmer Civil Service. Adapted from BBC TV. Stars Paul Eddington. From 1983.

MP Jim Hacker plans to slim down the Civil Service. His own economy drive will set a personal example - won't it?

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's satirical sitcom ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984.

Yes Minister is centred around the hapless Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.

Jim Hacker .... Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby .... Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard .... Derek Fowlds
Annie Hacker .... Diana Hoddinot
Frank Weisel .... Bill Nighy
Sir Frederick .... Peter Cellier
Nellie .... Valerie Murray
Ron Watson .... Milton Johns
Jane .... Carol Boyd

Produced and adapted for radio by Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983.

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