Yes Minister

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Episode

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Open Government

19831018

20110511 (BBC7)
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Newly re-elected, MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.

Jim learns from his chauffeur that the new St Edwards Hospital has 300 administrators, cooks and cleaners, but no doctors, nurses or patients.

How can he cure it?

As usual the Minister doesn't know his ACAS from his NALGO.

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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 Arnold - John Nettleton

Chief Whip - Edward Jewesbury

Nigel - Haydn Wood

Radio Presenter - Gordon Clyde

Newsreader - Bob Docherty

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1983.

Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.

Big Brother

19831025

20110518 (BBC7)
20120719 (BBC7)
20131115 (BBC7)
20150120 (BBC7)
20161014 (BBC7)
20180809 (BBC7)
20200611 (BBC7)
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MP Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties.

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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

Tom - Fulton McKay

Godfrey Finch - Gordon Clyde

Floor Manager - Haydn Wood

Richard Linley - Himself

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in October 1983.

The Economy Drive

19831101

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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 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.

Jim Hacker sets an example in his plans for a slimmer Civil Service.

The Writing On The Wall

19831108

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Finally losing patience with Sir Humphrey, MP Jim Hacker's big plans to slim down the Civil Service come home to roost.

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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

Frank Weisel - Bill Nighy

Sir Frederick - Peter Cellier

Foreign Secretary - Tenniel Evans

Dr Donald Hughes - Edward Petherbridge

Butler - Kerry Francis

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983.

Jim's big plans to slim down the Civil Service come home to roost.

Jobs For The Boys

19831115

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20131206 (BBC7)
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20180830 (BBC7)
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20200704 (BBC7)
20220912 (BBC7)

As Sir Humphrey warns on Public-Private Partnership, MP Jim Hacker learns it takes two to Quango.

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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

Frank Weisel - Bill Nighy

Sir Desmond - Richard Vernon

Joe Morgan - Richard Davies

George - Arthur Cox

Conway - Kerry Francis

Himself - Gordon Clough

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983.

Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership, and Jim learns it takes two to quango.

The Right To Know

19831122

20110615 (BBC7)
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20131213 (BBC7)
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20161111 (BBC7)
20180906 (BBC7)
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20220919 (BBC7)
20220924 (BBC7)

MP Jim Hacker tries to excavate himself from problems with badgers.

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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 - Diana Hoddinott

Lucy - Gerry Cowper

Protester - Carol Boyd

Sir Frederick - Peter Cellier

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1983.

Doing The Honours

19831129

20110622 (BBC7)
20120823 (BBC7)
20131220 (BBC7)
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20161118 (BBC7)
20180913 (BBC7)
20200716 (BBC7)
20220926 (BBC7)

During an economy drive, MP Jim Hacker find himself outwitted by Sir Humphrey.

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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

Sir Arnold - John Nettleton

The Master - Graham Crowden

The Bursar - William Fox

Committee Member - Stuart Organ

Committee Member - David Peart

Committee Member - Moir Leslie

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983.

Jim Hacker is outwitted by Sir Humphrey during an economy drive.

08 LAST

The Devil You Know

19831206

20110629 (BBC7)
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20200723 (BBC7)
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Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle MP Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan's Lynn 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 - Diana Hoddinott

Sir Arnold - John Nettleton

George - Arthur Cox

Waiter - Stuart Organ

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in December 1983.

Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.

The Compassionate Society

19841009

20110706 (BBC7)
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20161202 (BBC7)
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20230123 (BBC7)
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A new hospital needs a cure, but does MP Jim Hacker know his ACAS from his NALGO?

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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds

Sir Ian - Peter Jeffrey

Brian Baker - Norman Bird

George - Arthur Cox

Mrs Rogers - Ellen McIntosh

Billy Fraser - Peter Acre

James Lawford, MP - John Bott

Featuring Bryan Martin and Moira Stuart as themselves

With:

Narissa Knights

Bernard Brown

Arnold Diamond

Adapted for radio by the producer, Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in October 1984.

A new hospital needs a cure, but does Jim know his Acas from his Nalgo?

The Greasy Pole

19841016

20110713 (BBC7)
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20140110 (BBC7)
20150521 (BBC7)
20161209 (BBC7)
20181004 (BBC7)
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20230131 (BBC7)

Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for MP Jim Hacker.

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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds

Joan Littler, MP - Brenda Blethyn

Sir Wally Macfarlane - Freddie Earlle

Professor Henderson - Jerome Willis

Lord Crichton - Geoffrey Toone

Lady Crichton - Helena Breck

The Protestor - Helen Atkinson Wood

Newsreader - Moira Stuart

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1984.

Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker.

The Skeleton In The Cupboard

19841023

20110720 (BBC7)
20110723 (BBC7)
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20140117 (BBC7)
20150528 (BBC7)
20161216 (BBC7)
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MP Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.

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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds

Dr Cartwright - Ian Lavender

Alex Andrews - Clive Merrison

Civil Servant - Peter Acre

Civil Servant - Ellen McIntosh

The Man on the Train - William Eedle

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1984.

A Question Of Loyalty

19841030

20110727 (BBC7)
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20161223 (BBC7)
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With a war on waste at the Civil Service - what does MP Jim Hacker think?

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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds

Betty Oldham, MP - Judy Parfitt

Sir Mark Spencer - Nigel Stock

Peter - William Hope

Gillian - Helena Breck

The Committee Chairman - John Strickland

The PM - Arnold Diamond

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1984.

With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?

The Quality Of Life

19841106

20110803 (BBC7)
20121004 (BBC7)
20140131 (BBC7)
20150611 (BBC7)
20161230 (BBC7)
20181025 (BBC7)
20201008 (BBC7)
20230220 (BBC7)
20230221 (BBC7)

Jim Hacker gets floored by the high rise world of property business.

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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds

Sir Desmond - Richard

Selina Scott - Herself

Sir Frank - Jeffrey Wickham

Bill Pritchard - Antony Carrick

Mrs Philips - Zulema Dene

Other parts played by:

Helen Atkinson-Wood

Colin Starkey

Mark Straker

Helena Breck

Maggie McCarthy

Robin Summers

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984.

Jim Hacker gets embroiled in the property business.

The Whisky Priest

19841113

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Facing a moral dilemma over the sale of British-made weapons, Jim Hacker tries to shun Sir Humphrey's advice.

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

Major Saunders - Anton Rodgers

Annie - Diana Hoddinott

The Chief Whip - Edward Jewesbury

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984.

Jim Hacker shuns Sir Humphrey's advice over dodgy weapon dealing.

The Death List

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20121018 (BBC7)
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20170113 (BBC7)
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20201022 (BBC7)
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A victim of phone tapping, Jim Hacker rebuts state surveillance - until his own life comes under threat.

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.

Jim Hacker - Paul Eddington

Sir Humphrey Appleby - Nigel Hawthorne

Bernard - Derek Fowlds

Commander Forrest - Graeme Garden

Anne Hacker - Diana Hoddinot

Walter Fowler - Derek Newark

Detective - Peter Acre

Detective - William Eadle

Head Waiter - John Bott

Brian Perkins - Himself

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984.

Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.

08 LAST

The Moral Dimension

19841127

20110824 (BBC7)
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20170120 (BBC7)
20181115 (BBC7)
20201029 (BBC7)
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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 Hoddinot

Bill Pritchard - Anthony Carrick

Prince Mohammed - Walter Randall

First Arab - Vic Tablian

Helpful Arab - Ali Rifaii

Jenny Goodwin - Moir Lesley

Ross - Robin Summers

Diplomat - Mark Straker

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984.

Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	Open Government	19831018	20110511 (BBC7) 20110515 (BBC7) 20110516 (BBC7) 20120712 (BBC7) 20120714 (BBC7) 20131108 (BBC7) 20131109 (BBC7) 20150113 (BBC7) 20150117 (BBC7) 20150507 (BBC7) 20161007 (BBC7) 20180802 (BBC7) 20180804 (BBC7) 20200604 (BBC7) 20200606 (BBC7) 20220815 (BBC7) 20220820 (BBC7)	Newly re-elected, MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office. Jim learns from his chauffeur that the new St Edwards Hospital has 300 administrators, cooks and cleaners, but no doctors, nurses or patients. How can he cure it? As usual the Minister doesn't know his ACAS from his NALGO. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds. Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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 Arnold - John Nettleton Chief Whip - Edward Jewesbury Nigel - Haydn Wood Radio Presenter - Gordon Clyde Newsreader - Bob Docherty Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1983. Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
01	02	Big Brother	19831025	20110518 (BBC7) 20120719 (BBC7) 20131115 (BBC7) 20150120 (BBC7) 20161014 (BBC7) 20180809 (BBC7) 20200611 (BBC7) 20220822 (BBC7)	MP Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds. Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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 Tom - Fulton McKay Godfrey Finch - Gordon Clyde Floor Manager - Haydn Wood Richard Linley - Himself Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on Radio 4 in October 1983.
01	03	The Economy Drive	19831101	20110525 (BBC7) 20120726 (BBC7) 20120728 (BBC7) 20131122 (BBC7) 20150127 (BBC7) 20161021 (BBC7) 20180816 (BBC7) 20200618 (BBC7) 20220829 (BBC7)	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 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. Jim Hacker sets an example in his plans for a slimmer Civil Service.
01	04	The Writing On The Wall	19831108	20110601 (BBC7) 20110605 (BBC7) 20110606 (BBC7) 20120802 (BBC7) 20131129 (BBC7) 20150203 (BBC7) 20161028 (BBC7) 20180823 (BBC7) 20200625 (BBC7) 20220905 (BBC7)	Finally losing patience with Sir Humphrey, MP Jim Hacker's big plans to slim down the Civil Service come home to roost. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds. Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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 Frank Weisel - Bill Nighy Sir Frederick - Peter Cellier Foreign Secretary - Tenniel Evans Dr Donald Hughes - Edward Petherbridge Butler - Kerry Francis Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983. Jim's big plans to slim down the Civil Service come home to roost.
01	05	Jobs For The Boys	19831115	20110608 (BBC7) 20120809 (BBC7) 20131206 (BBC7) 20150210 (BBC7) 20161104 (BBC7) 20180830 (BBC7) 20200702 (BBC7) 20200704 (BBC7) 20220912 (BBC7)	As Sir Humphrey warns on Public-Private Partnership, MP Jim Hacker learns it takes two to Quango. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds. Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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 Frank Weisel - Bill Nighy Sir Desmond - Richard Vernon Joe Morgan - Richard Davies George - Arthur Cox Conway - Kerry Francis Himself - Gordon Clough Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983. Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership, and Jim learns it takes two to quango.
01	06	The Right To Know	19831122	20110615 (BBC7) 20120816 (BBC7) 20131213 (BBC7) 20131214 (BBC7) 20150217 (BBC7) 20161111 (BBC7) 20180906 (BBC7) 20200709 (BBC7) 20220919 (BBC7) 20220924 (BBC7)	MP Jim Hacker tries to excavate himself from problems with badgers. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds. Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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 - Diana Hoddinott Lucy - Gerry Cowper Protester - Carol Boyd Sir Frederick - Peter Cellier Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1983.
01	07	Doing The Honours	19831129	20110622 (BBC7) 20120823 (BBC7) 20131220 (BBC7) 20150224 (BBC7) 20161118 (BBC7) 20180913 (BBC7) 20200716 (BBC7) 20220926 (BBC7)	During an economy drive, MP Jim Hacker find himself outwitted by Sir Humphrey. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds. Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn 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 Sir Arnold - John Nettleton The Master - Graham Crowden The Bursar - William Fox Committee Member - Stuart Organ Committee Member - David Peart Committee Member - Moir Leslie Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983. Jim Hacker is outwitted by Sir Humphrey during an economy drive.
01	08 LAST	The Devil You Know	19831206	20110629 (BBC7) 20120830 (BBC7) 20120901 (BBC7) 20131227 (BBC7) 20150303 (BBC7) 20150307 (BBC7) 20161125 (BBC7) 20180920 (BBC7) 20200723 (BBC7) 20221003 (BBC7)	Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle MP Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds. Antony Jay and Jonathan's Lynn 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 - Diana Hoddinott Sir Arnold - John Nettleton George - Arthur Cox Waiter - Stuart Organ Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on Radio 4 in December 1983. Cabinet reshuffle rumours unsettle Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey.
02	01	The Compassionate Society	19841009	20110706 (BBC7) 20120906 (BBC7) 20120908 (BBC7) 20140103 (BBC7) 20150514 (BBC7) 20150516 (BBC7) 20161202 (BBC7) 20180927 (BBC7) 20200910 (BBC7) 20230123 (BBC7) 20230124 (BBC7)	A new hospital needs a cure, but does MP Jim Hacker know his ACAS from his NALGO? 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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds Sir Ian - Peter Jeffrey Brian Baker - Norman Bird George - Arthur Cox Mrs Rogers - Ellen McIntosh Billy Fraser - Peter Acre James Lawford, MP - John Bott Featuring Bryan Martin and Moira Stuart as themselves With: Narissa Knights Bernard Brown Arnold Diamond Adapted for radio by the producer, Pete Atkin. First broadcast on Radio 4 in October 1984. A new hospital needs a cure, but does Jim know his Acas from his Nalgo?
02	02	The Greasy Pole	19841016	20110713 (BBC7) 20120913 (BBC7) 20140110 (BBC7) 20150521 (BBC7) 20161209 (BBC7) 20181004 (BBC7) 20200917 (BBC7) 20200919 (BBC7) 20230130 (BBC7) 20230131 (BBC7)	Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for MP Jim Hacker. 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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds Joan Littler, MP - Brenda Blethyn Sir Wally Macfarlane - Freddie Earlle Professor Henderson - Jerome Willis Lord Crichton - Geoffrey Toone Lady Crichton - Helena Breck The Protestor - Helen Atkinson Wood Newsreader - Moira Stuart Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1984. Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker.
02	03	The Skeleton In The Cupboard	19841023	20110720 (BBC7) 20110723 (BBC7) 20120920 (BBC7) 20140117 (BBC7) 20150528 (BBC7) 20161216 (BBC7) 20181011 (BBC7) 20200924 (BBC7) 20230206 (BBC7) 20230207 (BBC7)	MP Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire. 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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds Dr Cartwright - Ian Lavender Alex Andrews - Clive Merrison Civil Servant - Peter Acre Civil Servant - Ellen McIntosh The Man on the Train - William Eedle Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1984.
02	04	A Question Of Loyalty	19841030	20110727 (BBC7) 20120927 (BBC7) 20140124 (BBC7) 20150604 (BBC7) 20161223 (BBC7) 20181018 (BBC7) 20201001 (BBC7) 20230213 (BBC7) 20230214 (BBC7)	With a war on waste at the Civil Service - what does MP Jim Hacker think? 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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds Betty Oldham, MP - Judy Parfitt Sir Mark Spencer - Nigel Stock Peter - William Hope Gillian - Helena Breck The Committee Chairman - John Strickland The PM - Arnold Diamond Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1984. With a war on waste at the Civil Service, what does Jim Hacker think?
02	05	The Quality Of Life	19841106	20110803 (BBC7) 20121004 (BBC7) 20140131 (BBC7) 20150611 (BBC7) 20161230 (BBC7) 20181025 (BBC7) 20201008 (BBC7) 20230220 (BBC7) 20230221 (BBC7)	Jim Hacker gets floored by the high rise world of property business. 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 Woolley - Derek Fowlds Sir Desmond - Richard Selina Scott - Herself Sir Frank - Jeffrey Wickham Bill Pritchard - Antony Carrick Mrs Philips - Zulema Dene Other parts played by: Helen Atkinson-Wood Colin Starkey Mark Straker Helena Breck Maggie McCarthy Robin Summers Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984. Jim Hacker gets embroiled in the property business.
02	06	The Whisky Priest	19841113	20110810 (BBC7) 20121011 (BBC7) 20140207 (BBC7) 20150618 (BBC7) 20150620 (BBC7) 20170106 (BBC7) 20181101 (BBC7) 20201015 (BBC7) 20230227 (BBC7) 20230228 (BBC7)	Facing a moral dilemma over the sale of British-made weapons, Jim Hacker tries to shun Sir Humphrey's advice. 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 Major Saunders - Anton Rodgers Annie - Diana Hoddinott The Chief Whip - Edward Jewesbury Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984. Jim Hacker shuns Sir Humphrey's advice over dodgy weapon dealing.
02	07	The Death List	19841120	20110817 (BBC7) 20121018 (BBC7) 20140214 (BBC7) 20150625 (BBC7) 20170113 (BBC7) 20181108 (BBC7) 20201022 (BBC7) 20230306 (BBC7) 20230307 (BBC7)	A victim of phone tapping, Jim Hacker rebuts state surveillance - until his own life comes under threat. 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. Jim Hacker - Paul Eddington Sir Humphrey Appleby - Nigel Hawthorne Bernard - Derek Fowlds Commander Forrest - Graeme Garden Anne Hacker - Diana Hoddinot Walter Fowler - Derek Newark Detective - Peter Acre Detective - William Eadle Head Waiter - John Bott Brian Perkins - Himself Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984. Jim stands firm against government surveillance, until his own life comes under threat.
02	08 LAST	The Moral Dimension	19841127	20110824 (BBC7) 20121025 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20150702 (BBC7) 20170120 (BBC7) 20181115 (BBC7) 20201029 (BBC7) 20230313 (BBC7) 20230314 (BBC7)	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 Hoddinot Bill Pritchard - Anthony Carrick Prince Mohammed - Walter Randall First Arab - Vic Tablian Helpful Arab - Ali Rifaii Jenny Goodwin - Moir Lesley Ross - Robin Summers Diplomat - Mark Straker Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984. Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.