Yes Minister

Christmas special. The festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed when the prime minister announces his retirement

MP Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

MP Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

MP Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

MP Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

MP Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

MP Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Jim promises to ensure a city farm project stays open - but devious Sir Humphrey soon sees a way of exploiting his pledge. Guest starring Sue Lawley

MP Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

MP Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy

The visiting head of an African nation turns out to be an old friend of Hacker - who is only too willing to do business with him

Cutbacks to the civil service threaten Sir Humphrey's position, so he tries to manipulate Hacker into abandoning his new policy

The visiting head of an African nation turns out to be an old friend of Hacker - who is only too willing to do business with him

Hacker tries to convince Sir Humphrey that a computer holding vital citizen information could raise concerns about people's rights to privacy. Paul Eddington stars

Cutbacks to the civil service threaten Sir Humphrey's position, so he tries to manipulate Hacker into abandoning his new policy

Hacker's latest cost-cutting scheme has the support of the prime minister - but Sir Humphrey is still determined to undermine it

Hacker tries to convince Sir Humphrey that a computer holding vital citizen information could raise concerns about people's rights to privacy. Paul Eddington stars

Jim Hacker believes he needs to know everything going on in his department, and is furious to learn Sir Humphrey is withholding information

Hacker's latest cost-cutting scheme has the support of the prime minister - but Sir Humphrey is still determined to undermine it

A departmental construction project gets under way, but Sir Humphrey is being evasive

Jim Hacker believes he needs to know everything going on in his department, and is furious to learn Sir Humphrey is withholding information

The visiting head of an African nation turns out to be an old friend of Hacker - who is only too willing to do business with him

A departmental construction project gets under way, but Sir Humphrey is being evasive

Cutbacks to the civil service threaten Sir Humphrey's position, so he tries to manipulate Hacker into abandoning his new policy

The visiting head of an African nation turns out to be an old friend of Hacker - who is only too willing to do business with him

Hacker tries to convince Sir Humphrey that a computer holding vital citizen information could raise concerns about people's rights to privacy. Paul Eddington stars

Cutbacks to the civil service threaten Sir Humphrey's position, so he tries to manipulate Hacker into abandoning his new policy

Hacker's latest cost-cutting scheme has the support of the prime minister - but Sir Humphrey is still determined to undermine it

Hacker tries to convince Sir Humphrey that a computer holding vital citizen information could raise concerns about people's rights to privacy. Paul Eddington stars

Jim Hacker believes he needs to know everything going on in his department, and is furious to learn Sir Humphrey is withholding information

Hacker's latest cost-cutting scheme has the support of the prime minister - but Sir Humphrey is still determined to undermine it

A departmental construction project gets under way, but Sir Humphrey is being evasive

Jim Hacker believes he needs to know everything going on in his department, and is furious to learn Sir Humphrey is withholding information

A departmental construction project gets under way, but Sir Humphrey is being evasive

Hacker sees a chance to further his political career when a new hospital appears to have no patients. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

A conflict of interests arises at the Ministry of Administrative Affairs when Hacker introduces controversial cost-cutting measures

Hacker sees a chance to further his political career when a new hospital appears to have no patients. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

JIm is disturbed to discover his department is responsible for supplying surveillance equipment to the government, which is then used to spy on its own ministers

A conflict of interests arises at the Ministry of Administrative Affairs when Hacker introduces controversial cost-cutting measures

Plans to manufacture a controversial chemical at a factory on Merseyside cause disagreement between Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Brenda Blethyn guest stars

JIm is disturbed to discover his department is responsible for supplying surveillance equipment to the government, which is then used to spy on its own ministers

Cabinet reshuffle rumours and possible redundancy from high office anger Jim Hacker, who considers accepting an offer to become an EEC commissioner

Plans to manufacture a controversial chemical at a factory on Merseyside cause disagreement between Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Brenda Blethyn guest stars

Jim promises to ensure a city farm project stays open - but devious Sir Humphrey soon sees a way of exploiting his pledge. Guest starring Sue Lawley

Cabinet reshuffle rumours and possible redundancy from high office anger Jim Hacker, who considers accepting an offer to become an EEC commissioner

Hacker sees a chance to further his political career when a new hospital appears to have no patients. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim promises to ensure a city farm project stays open - but devious Sir Humphrey soon sees a way of exploiting his pledge. Guest starring Sue Lawley

A conflict of interests arises at the Ministry of Administrative Affairs when Hacker introduces controversial cost-cutting measures

Hacker sees a chance to further his political career when a new hospital appears to have no patients. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

JIm is disturbed to discover his department is responsible for supplying surveillance equipment to the government, which is then used to spy on its own ministers

A conflict of interests arises at the Ministry of Administrative Affairs when Hacker introduces controversial cost-cutting measures

Plans to manufacture a controversial chemical at a factory on Merseyside cause disagreement between Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Brenda Blethyn guest stars

JIm is disturbed to discover his department is responsible for supplying surveillance equipment to the government, which is then used to spy on its own ministers

Cabinet reshuffle rumours and possible redundancy from high office anger Jim Hacker, who considers accepting an offer to become an EEC commissioner

Plans to manufacture a controversial chemical at a factory on Merseyside cause disagreement between Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Brenda Blethyn guest stars

Jim promises to ensure a city farm project stays open - but devious Sir Humphrey soon sees a way of exploiting his pledge. Guest starring Sue Lawley

Cabinet reshuffle rumours and possible redundancy from high office anger Jim Hacker, who considers accepting an offer to become an EEC commissioner

Jim promises to ensure a city farm project stays open - but devious Sir Humphrey soon sees a way of exploiting his pledge. Guest starring Sue Lawley

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy

Hacker's wife leaves him vulnerable to accusations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from an Arab dignitary. Originally broadcast in 1982

Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim is saddled with the impossible job of reorganising the nation's transport system. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker's wife leaves him vulnerable to accusations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from an Arab dignitary. Originally broadcast in 1982

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Jim is saddled with the impossible job of reorganising the nation's transport system. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy

Hacker's wife leaves him vulnerable to accusations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from an Arab dignitary. Originally broadcast in 1982

Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim is saddled with the impossible job of reorganising the nation's transport system. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker's wife leaves him vulnerable to accusations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from an Arab dignitary. Originally broadcast in 1982

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Jim is saddled with the impossible job of reorganising the nation's transport system. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy

Hacker's wife leaves him vulnerable to accusations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from an Arab dignitary. Originally broadcast in 1982

Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim is saddled with the impossible job of reorganising the nation's transport system. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker's wife leaves him vulnerable to accusations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from an Arab dignitary. Originally broadcast in 1982

Jim is saddled with the impossible job of reorganising the nation's transport system. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker decides to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists, forcing Sir Humphrey to launch a frantic damage-limitation exercise. Paul Eddington stars

Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under.

Hacker decides to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists, forcing Sir Humphrey to launch a frantic damage-limitation exercise. Paul Eddington stars

Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under.

Hacker decides to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists, forcing Sir Humphrey to launch a frantic damage-limitation exercise. Paul Eddington stars

Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under.

Hacker decides to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists, forcing Sir Humphrey to launch a frantic damage-limitation exercise. Paul Eddington stars

Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under.

Hacker decides to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists, forcing Sir Humphrey to launch a frantic damage-limitation exercise. Paul Eddington stars

Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under.

Hacker decides to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists, forcing Sir Humphrey to launch a frantic damage-limitation exercise. Paul Eddington stars

Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under.

Hacker decides to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists, forcing Sir Humphrey to launch a frantic damage-limitation exercise. Paul Eddington stars

Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under.

Hacker decides to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists, forcing Sir Humphrey to launch a frantic damage-limitation exercise. Paul Eddington stars

Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under.