TV ShowEndedBBC TwoComedyWar & Politics

Yes, Prime Minister

1986 – 1987 · 45m per ep · PG · English · United Kingdom

James Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Could this have possibly have been managed by his trusted Permanent Private Secretary, the formidably political Sir Humphrey Appleby who must move to the “Top Job” in Downing Street to support him, together with his much put upon PPS Bernard Wolley. What could possibly go wrong?

8.3(84 reviews)

5.5672% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jan 9, 1986
Last air date: Jan 28, 1988
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 16
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn
Certification: PG
Production companies: BBC

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Keywords

englandprime ministerpoliticsgovernmentsatiresequelbritish prime ministersitcompolitical humor

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

1986 · 8 episodes

Vision, integrity and a ruthless streak are the weapons of the political power. Unfortunately new Prime Minister Jim Hacker has none of these, but he does have the cowardice, desperation and a scheming, pragmatic Cabinet Secretary in Sir Humphrey...

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Cast

Paul Eddington

Jim Hacker

Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey Appleby

Derek Fowlds

Bernard Woolley

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Reviews & ratings

8.3

84 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.300000000000001/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim8.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
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Sam Patel9.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee7.300000000000001/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong8.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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