Yes, Prime Minister

Yes, Prime Minister (1986-1988)

EndedScripted showComedy

Continuing the struggle of Minster Jim Hacker to actually get something done in Whitehall politics, Yes, Prime Minister saw Jim achieve every politician's dream and slide up the greasy pole, right to the door of Number 10.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08The Tangled WebJan 28, 1988
S02E07The National Education ServiceJan 8, 1988
S02E06The Patron of the ArtsJan 1, 1988
S02E05Power to the PeopleDec 31, 1987
S02E04A Conflict of InterestDec 24, 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Yes, Prime Minister first premiere?

Yes, Prime Minister first premiered on January 31, 1986.

Who played the character of Prime Minister Jim Hacker in the show?

Paul Eddington played the character of Prime Minister Jim Hacker in the show.

Who wrote the show Yes, Prime Minister?

The show Yes, Prime Minister was written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Yes, Prime Minister?

There were eight episodes in the first season of Yes, Prime Minister.

Who played the character of Sir Humphrey Appleby in the show?

Nigel Hawthorne played the character of Sir Humphrey Appleby in the show.

In which year was the show Yes, Prime Minister produced?

The show Yes, Prime Minister was produced in the year 1986.

Who played the character of Bernard Woolley in the show?

Derek Fowlds played the character of Bernard Woolley in the show.

What was the profession of Jim Hacker's character before becoming the Prime Minister?

Jim Hacker's character was a Cabinet Minister before becoming the Prime Minister.

Who directed the show Yes, Prime Minister?

The show Yes, Prime Minister was directed by Sydney Lotterby.

What kind of political satire is the show Yes, Prime Minister?

The show Yes, Prime Minister is a British political satire.

What was the inspiration behind the character of Jim Hacker?

The character of Jim Hacker was inspired by several British politicians, including Tony Benn.

In which year did the show Yes, Prime Minister end?

The show Yes, Prime Minister ended in the year 1988.

Who played the character of Dorothy Wainwright in the show Yes, Prime Minister?

Patricia Routledge played the character of Dorothy Wainwright in the show Yes, Prime Minister.

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Also known as

  • 是,首相 (China)
  • Μάλιστα... Κύριε Πρωθυπουργέ (Greece)

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