Delightful British satire in which incompetent Jim Hacker becomes prime minister, and is manipulated by the scheming Sir Humphrey Appleby. Starring Nigel Hawthorne (Oscar-nominated for the title role in `The Madness of King George') and Paul Eddington, it was a favorite of Margaret Thatcher, and found Hacker in all kinds of bizarre predicaments, including one in which he launched a nuclear missile. Along with its popular predecessor, `Yes, Minister,' it was broadcast in 47 countries.
True to the law that says people rise to the level of their incompetence, James Hacker MP, Minister for administrative Affairs, has ascended to the highest political office in the land. Fortunately for the country, however, his scheming adversary Sir Humphrey Appleby - now Cabinet Secretary - is more than willing to help him steer the unsteady ship of state through the perilous waters of government.
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Posted: 10/13/2011
True to the law that says people rise to the level of their incompetence, James Hacker MP, Minister for administrative Affairs, has ascended to the highest political office in the land. Fortunately for the country, however, his scheming adversary Sir Humphrey Appleby - now Cabinet Secretary - is more than willing to help him steer the unsteady ship of state through the perilous waters of government.
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Posted: 10/13/2011
Called upon to take action to prevent a Commonwealth country from being taken over by Marxists, Jim has his first clash as Prime Minister with the Foreign Office.
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Length: 31:00
Posted: 10/13/2011
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Premiered: 1988, on PBS
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Premise: Delightful British satire in which incompetent Jim Hacker becomes prime minister, and is manipulated by the scheming Sir Humphrey Appleby. Starring Nigel Hawthorne (Oscar-nominated for the title role in `The Madness of King George') and Paul Eddington, it was a favorite of Margaret Thatcher, and found Hacker in all kinds of bizarre predicaments, including one in which he launched a nuclear missile. Along with its popular predecessor, `Yes, Minister,' it was broadcast in 47 countries.

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