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Yes Minister & Yes Prime Minister - The Complete Audio Collection

By: Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn
Narrated by: Paul Eddington, full cast, Nigel Hawthorn
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For the first time in one audio collection, all 16 Yes Minister radio episodes plus six further TV episodes, 14 Yes Prime Minister episodes and two bonus sketches.

Between 1980 and 1988 on BBC television and radio, the exploits of the Rt Hon Jim Hacker MP (Paul Eddington) - later Prime Minister - kept the British nation enthralled. Helped - and hampered - by his diligent Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne) and his Principle Private Secretary Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), Hacker and his department became synonymous with government bureaucracy and administrative double dealing. Presented here, for the first time in one collection, are the complete radio series of Yes Minister and the complete BBC television soundtracks of Yes Prime Minister. Also included are six TV soundtracks of Yes Minister and two special bonus mini-episodes: "The PM’s Plan", recorded in 1984 with Margaret Thatcher as herself, and a special segment created for "The Funny Side of Christmas" in 1982.

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Featuring the charming English accents and clever, educated dialogue centred around the culture clashes between an elected politician and his 'faithful' civil servants, this is a gem of British comedy. My only suggestion is that a few of the nuances may be lost on those who do not have a reasonable level of erudition themselves - someone who's idea of great humour is 'Everybody Loves Raymond' is likely to miss quite a few of jokes in Yes, Minister. If you have an IQ of under 120, or didn't finish highschool, you'll probably find the humour and themes here baffling.

Classic British Comedy

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Brilliant all round. Excellent writing, acting and presentation. Very much relevant in today's political world.

Just as relevant today as it was when it was writt

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Wonderful classic British humour. I enjoy this brilliant collection over and over and over again.

Wonderful!

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Classic British humour that translates very well to audio. Lots of laughs throughout and a few bonus scenes for an extra surprise.

Hilarious

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it was great to just listen and laugh through this comedy set. really makes the day more enjoyable

Have yourself a good laugh

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What an excellent production. Just as representative of the machinations of the public/civil service and Gvovernment today as it was when this series was produced in the 80s.

Timeless!

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Absolute must have for any fan of the tv series, good quality audio as well.

Great show

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A light hearted look into the machinations and relationships of government and the bureaucracy. Whilst not pulling too many punches this series provides some comical insights into how Ministers and The Public Service might manoeuvre themselves through their competing interests and the outcomes that result. A Classic for the ages!

Entertaining and funny

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made over 40 years ago but still so relevant to todays politics. one of the best comedies ever made

brilliant observational comedy

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Excellent series, funny, witty and relevant even today. Only problem is the sound quality between the dialogue and the laugh tracks

Brilliant

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