Yes, Prime Minister
Seen it?1986 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, War & Politics
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Malcolm in the Middle, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, intense.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
James Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Could this have possibly have been managed by his trusted Permanent Private Secretary, the formidably political Sir Humphrey Appleby who must move to the “Top Job” in Downing Street to support him, together with his much put upon PPS Bernard Wolley. What could possibly go wrong?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 246K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 1 is the high point.
Series 11986 · 8 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday
Series 21987 · 8 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn
- Paul EddingtonJim Hacker
- Nigel HawthorneSir Humphrey Appleby
- Derek FowldsBernard Woolley