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Thirsty MP Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds. Satirical sitcom centred around hapless MP Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard. Written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. It first ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984. Jim Hacker …. Paul Eddington Sir Humphrey Appleby …. Nigel Hawthorne Bernard …. Derek Fowlds Anne Hacker …. Diana Hoddinott Bill Pritchard …. Anthony Carrick Prince Mohammed …. Walter Randall First Arab …. Vic Tablian Helpful Arab …. Ali Rifaii Jenny Goodwin …. Moir Leslie Ross …. Robin Summers Diplomat …. Mark Straker Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984.
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