Classic political comedy. Jim must recommend the appointment of bishops to the Queen but is not keen on the two offered by the Church.
First episode of the acclaimed sitcom about an apparently clueless British government minister and the advisers who surround him. Show more
Political sitcom. The minister is shocked to discover that his department is responsible for supplying all of the government's electronic surveillance equipment.
Political sitcom. Jim Hacker has to balance conflicting moral demands when he travels to Qumran to ratify a British electronics firm's contract. Show more
Sitcom about a government minister. Hacker must choose between toeing the party line and doing what the civil service want him to do. Show more
Sitcom about a British government minister. Jim Hacker wants to implement some cost-cutting initiatives - but Sir Humphrey does not approve. Show more
Classic political sitcom. The minister is upset by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle and decides to take drastic action to keep his post.
Sitcom about a British government minister. Jim Hacker finds himself in possession of embarrassing information about the sale of arms to terrorists. Show more
Political sitcom. Are there occasions when the minister should be kept in the dark? Jim Hacker is not so sure. Show more
Classic comedy in which minister Jim Hacker finds himself transported to Number 10. The papers of a recently deceased head of MI5 show that he was once spying for Russia. Show more
Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker discovers the French are planning some dirty tricks to get political advantage, the PM turns the tables on them.
Sitcom about a British government minister and the manipulative civil service advisers who surround him. Jim wants to see more women in higher posts.
Classic political sitcom. Jim Hacker faces embarrassment when Sir Humphrey tells a bigwig friend in the arts that the government is planning to cut grants. Show more
Political sitcom. Hacker decides to abolish the Department of Education and Science to save money, giving cash directly to schools. Show more
Classic sitcom. MPs have been complaining about their phones being tapped. Jim Hacker naturally denies this, only to be told by Sir Humphrey that it is in fact true. Show more
Sitcom about a British government minister and the advisers who surround him. Jim tries to implement a privacy safeguard for a new national computer database. Show more
Classic political sitcom. Jim Hacker considers cancelling the Trident programme after discovering some interesting facts about the UK's defence system.
Classic political sitcom. The government runs into a financial crisis just as MPs are due for a pay rise.
Classic political sitcom. Jim Hacker meets a local councillor who has radical ideas about local government. The PM likes what he hears, unlike Sir Humphrey.