INFURIATING GOVERNMENT: Best Bits of Series 2 | Yes, Minister | BBC Comedy Greats
Our favourite behind-the-scenes political shenanigans from the second series of the award-winning satirical sitcom. Starring Paul Eddington as Cabinet Minister and would-be Prime Minister, Jim Hacker.
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My favourite moment in Yes, Minister is when Sir Humphrey is suspected of being a KGB spy. “I can’t be a Soviet spy, I didn’t go to Cambridge!”
A few years ago I walked into Tesco in Halifax and they had a 5 dvd set of the complete Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister for £10. I still feel like I robbed them that day. More precious than gold.
A documentary for the public,
"Minister! We don't measure our success by results, but by activity!" - some things never change.
Sir Humphrey; "The Universities are up in arms about your suggestion Minister"
"What idiot authorised that!?"
My father always said this was a documentary, not a comedy.
I nearly died laughing at, "Do you know how much this is worth?", "I believe the going-rate is thirty pieces of silver". Legendary writing.
The character of Arnold (Cabinet Secretary) was extremely authentic and still resonates as completely accurate. A perfect example how in 'polite society' pressure is put upon a person to secure loyalty and cooperation. No shouting or histrionics required.
52 minutes of Yes, Minister? This must be heaven.
As much as I love Appleby, when Hacker goes into "Churchill" mode it always, ALWAYS kills me.
Now all three main Character Actors are gone, such a shame. Brilliant writing and acting. Never to be seen again.
They really developed Paul Eddington's character very well over the series from hesitant, worrying, fawning opportunist to a confident, cunning, survivalist.
When I was young, my father loved this series. I would listen but couldn't understand most of it.
i love when he starts channeling Churchill
"I'm not in any sense repremanding you", that's when you know you've crossed the line.
When I grew up in India, it was shown weekly on the TV. I recorded every episode (of PM and M) and must have watched it at least 100 times- no exaggeration. I have read both the books and for once I can say that a series did better than the book. This is timeless- still watch it every day.
I love it, “there are no patients”
Every stone will be left unturned - always cracks me up.
All three were great actors, but Nigel Hawthorn captured Sir Humphrey to perfection. His poise, smile, every single movement summed the character up. Just look at a simple action of handing over a pound note at