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0101Open Government1983101820110511 (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.

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

0102Big Brother1983102520110518 (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.

0103The Economy Drive1983110120110525 (BBC7)
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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.

0104The Writing On The Wall1983110820110601 (BBC7)
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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.

0105Jobs For The Boys1983111520110608 (BBC7)
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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.

0106The Right To Know1983112220110615 (BBC7)
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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.

0107Doing The Honours1983112920110622 (BBC7)
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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.

0108 LASTThe Devil You Know1983120620110629 (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.

0201The Compassionate Society1984100920110706 (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?

0202The Greasy Pole1984101620110713 (BBC7)
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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.

0203The Skeleton In The Cupboard1984102320110720 (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.

0204A Question Of Loyalty1984103020110727 (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.

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

0205The Quality Of Life1984110620110803 (BBC7)
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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.

Jim Hacker gets embroiled in the property business.

0206The Whisky Priest1984111320110810 (BBC7)
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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.

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

0207The Death List1984112020110817 (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.

0208 LASTThe Moral Dimension1984112720110824 (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.

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