Yes Minister: 1x5

The Writing on the Wall

The newly appointed Minister for Administrative Affairs, the Rt Hon. Jim Hacker MP, finds even the corridors of power congested by the machinations of his Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey and his Civil Service cohorts.

Seasons and episodes

Season 0 : Specials

Dec 27, 1982

Season 1 : Series 1

Feb 25, 1980

Season 2 : Series 2

Feb 23, 1981

Season 3 : Series 3

Nov 11, 1982

1 - 1 : Open Government

Feb 25, 1980

1 - 2 : The Official Visit

Mar 03, 1980

1 - 3 : The Economy Drive

Mar 10, 1980

1 - 4 : Big Brother

Mar 17, 1980

1 - 5 : The Writing on the Wall

Mar 24, 1980

1 - 6 : The Right to Know

Mar 31, 1980

1 - 7 : Jobs for the Boys

Apr 07, 1980

Synopsis

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.

Title	Yes Minister
First Air Date	Feb 25, 1980
Last Air Date	Dec 23, 1982
Episodes	21
Seasons	3
Companies	BBC
Keywords	england, minister, politics, politician, satire, british politics, sitcom, political humor, workplace comedy