Yes Minister

Yes Minister

TV-PG 1980 · 3 seasons · 21 eps · ★ 8.3 · Comedy, War & Politics

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Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.

Created by Jonathan Lynn, Antony Jay

Network: BBC Two

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