Duration
65 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 8 of 8
Quick Summary
Christmas special. Hacker runs for prime minister
About This Program
The seasonal festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed when the prime minister announces his intention to retire, causing a mad scramble for his job - and Hacker must find out if he has what it takes to climb to the top of the greasy pole. Festive special of the comedy from 1984, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne
Yes Minister broadcasts on BBC Four HD at 2:45am, Tuesday, 23 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime65 mins
DirectorPeter Whitmore
Cast & Crew
PW
Peter WhitmoreDirector
AJ
Antony JayWriter
JL
Jonathan LynnWriter
DF
Derek Fowldsas Bernard Woolley
NH
Nigel Hawthorneas Sir Humphrey Appleby
DH
Diana Hoddinottas Annie Hacker
PS
Philip Stoneas Duncan
PE
Paul Eddingtonas Jim Hacker
AM
Andre Maranneas Maurice
JG
James Groutas Chief Whip
JN
John Nettletonas Sir Arnold Robinson
PJ
Peter Jeffreyas Eric
JP
John Penningtonas Peter
