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Yes Minister

Paul Eddington stars as Jim Hacker in adaptations of the BBC TV's political sitcom. With Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Radio 4 Extra,16 episodes

Episodes

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Series 2
The Compassionate Society
A new hospital needs a cure, but does Jim know his Acas from his Nalgo?
09 Oct 1984,30 mins
Series 2
The Greasy Pole
Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker.
16 Oct 1984,30 mins
Series 2
The Skeleton in the Cupboard
Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
23 Oct 1984,30 mins
Series 2
A Question of Loyalty
With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
30 Oct 1984,30 mins
Series 2
The Quality of Life
Jim Hacker gets embroiled in the property business.
06 Nov 1984,30 mins
Series 2
The Whisky Priest
Jim Hacker shuns Sir Humphrey's advice over dodgy weapon dealing.
13 Nov 1984,30 mins
Series 2
The Death List
Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
20 Nov 1984,30 mins
Series 2
The Moral Dimension
Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.
27 Nov 1984,30 mins
Series 1
Open Government
Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
18 Oct 1983,30 mins
Series 1
Big Brother
Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties.
25 Oct 1983,30 mins
Series 1
The Economy Drive
Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
01 Nov 1983,30 mins
Series 1
The Writing on the Wall
Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost.
08 Nov 1983,30 mins
Series 1
Jobs for the Boys
Sir Humphrey has a warning, while Jim learns it takes two to quango.
15 Nov 1983,30 mins
Series 1
The Right to Know
Jim Hacker tries to excavate himself from problems with badgers.
22 Nov 1983,30 mins
Series 1
Doing the Honours
Jim Hacker is outwitted by Sir Humphrey during an economy drive.
29 Nov 1983,30 mins
Series 1
The Devil You Know
Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.
06 Dec 1983,30 mins