Yes Minister

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Paul Eddington stars as Jim Hacker in adaptations of the BBC TV's political sitcom.

Paul Eddington stars as Jim Hacker in adaptations of the BBC TV's political sitcom. With Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

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Yes Minister: Series 1: The Economy Drive

The Economy Drive

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Yes Minister, Series 1, The Economy Drive

Jim Hacker sets an example in his plans for a slimmer Civil Service.

Jim Hacker sets an example in his plans for a slimmer Civil Service. Adapted from TV. Stars Paul Eddington. From November 1983.

MP Jim Hacker plans to slim down the Civil Service. His own economy drive will set a personal example - won't it?

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn satirical sitcom ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984.

Yes Minister is centred around the hapless Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.

Jim Hacker .... Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby .... Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard .... Derek Fowlds
Annie Hacker .... Diana Hoddinot
Frank Weisel .... Bill Nighy
Sir Frederick .... Peter Cellier
Nellie .... Valerie Murray 
Ron Watson .... Milton Johns
Jane .... Carol Boyd 

Produced and adapted for radio by Pete Atkin. 

First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 1983.

Yes Minister: Series 1

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Episodes from the BBC's political sitcom, adapted for radio

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