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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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Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties.

Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties. Adapted from TV, starring Paul Eddington. From October 1983.

MP Jim Hacker crosses swords with Sir Humphrey over civil liberties.

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
Tom …. Fulton McKay 
Godfrey Finch …. Gordon Clyde 
Floor Manager …. Haydn Wood
Richard Linley …. Himself

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin. 

First broadcast on Radio 4 in October 1983.

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