From the minds of Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay comes the complete box set of all three series of Yes Minister. First-class political satire and a worldwide favourite seen in over 80 countries Yes Minister is well-known for being closer to the truth than those in the political arena would like to admit. Re-live the exploits of the amiable and honourable Jim Hacker and his permanent Secretary the urbane but evasive Sir Humphrey Appleby as they balance the intricacies of government b
Yes Minister is British satirical comedy at its best. The script is consistently sharp, witty and beautifully written. Despite being politically based, the periodical ambiguity makes the situations as hilarious and relevant now as they were in the 1980s - the only difference is that ministers tend to be chauffered around in more modern cars than those featured! Yes Minister stands up well in a modern context and remains as funny as ever. A terrific combination is struck upon between a subtle intellectual humour which underlies the whole series, alongside cringe-worthy moments and skillfully developed comedic scenarios that one can either relate to, or well imagine occuring. Yes minister pokes fun and bureaucratic politics, British stuffyness, and would appeal both to those interested in polics and those of an apathetic position. This is a truly unique comedy experience and should be bought, treasured and enjoyed by all - possibly with a nice Gin and Tonic - who enjoy intelligent humour... ...unless you attended the LSE.
You will enjoy Yes Minister if you have appreciated television programmes like 'spitting image', 'have i got news for you', 'bremner, bird and fortune', or 'not the nine o'clock news'.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. From the minds of Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay comes the complete box set of all three series of Yes Minister. First-class political satire and a worldwide favourite seen in over 80 countries, Yes Minister is well-known for being closer to the truth than those in the political arena would like to admit. Re-live the exploits of the amiable and honourable Jim Hacker and his permanent Secretary, the urbane but evasive Sir Humphrey Appleby as they balance the intricacies of government bureaucracy. This four-disc set contains the complete Yes Minister collection from Hacker's arrival on the political arena as Minister of Administrative Affairs through to the extraordinary events that turned Jim Hacker MP into Jim Hacker PM. This contains all three series of this much-loved sitcom in a striking box set plus a score of extras.... Actors Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, John Nettleton, Diana Hoddinott & Neil Fitzwiliam Director Peter Whitmore Certificate PG Year 1980 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English Duration 11 hours (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.
All 21 episodes from the first three seasons of the classic BBC sitcom detailing the political shennanigans of the bewildered Rt Hon James Hacker (Paul Eddington), his scheming and equivocating Permanent Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), and permanent piggy-in-the middle Bernard (Derek Fowlds). In 'Open Government', the Rt Hon Jim Hacker, newly appointed Minister for Administrative Affairs, finds his idealism challenged from the start. 'The Official Visit' has Jim receiving an African President - who turns out to be a friend from his university days. 'The Economy Drive' sees Jim attempting to initiate an economy drive within the Civil Service. 'Big Brother' finds Sir Humphrey concerned about a new National Integrated Database. 'The Writing on the Wall' has Jim considering the introduction of identity cards. 'The Right to Know' sees Sir Humphrey bothered by the controversy surrounding an endangered badger colony. In 'Jobs for the Boys', Jim seeks help from a banker when a pet project seems near to collapse. In 'The Compassionate Society', Jim and Sir Humphrey disagree about a new hospital. 'Doing the Honours' has Humphrey's old school network coming in handy when he wants to scupper Jim's budget plans. 'The Death List' sees Jim's past stance on covert surveillance come back to haunt him. In 'The Greasy Pole', Jim discovers that the outcome of scientific reports can be manipulated if needs be. 'The Devil You Know' finds the date of a cabinet re-shuffle coinciding with Jim's appointment in Brussels. 'The Quality of Life' sees Jim's eco-friendly policies compromised when plans are hatched to turn a city farm into a Civil Service car park. In 'A Question of Loyalty', Jim's loyalty to his department is put to the test. In 'Equal Opportunities', Jim attempts to instigate a policy of sexual equality in Whitehall, much to Sir Humphrey's disapproval. 'The Challenge' sees Jim's efforts to make local authorities financially accountable thwarted by an interview with Ludovic Kennedy. In 'The Skeleton in the Cupboard', Humphrey's past returns to haunt him. 'The Moral Dimension' sees Jim's plans to expose bribery cancelled when Bernard manages to get a valuable vase under-valued - as Mrs Hacker has her eye on it. In 'The Bed of Nails', Jim takes on an unpopular role. 'The Whiskey Priest' sees Jim facing opposition from all sides when he tries to expose a munitions deal. Finally, in 'The Middle Class Rip Off', Jim and Sir Humphrey clash over those pillars of British culture: art and football.
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