"Party Games" where Jim becomes PM is my favourite episode. The three leads were superb but the supporting actors were outstanding - in particular I think of John Nettleton as Sir Arnold.
I love this show and the warm, fuzzy nostalgia buzz that comes with the great writing and even greater performances (at least, from the three leads, while some of their supporting cast ranges from superb to amateur rep levels of awful) and it was considered rather ground breaking in its day. Not for any political reasons, but simply that there was such an appetite for comedy of manners with a political backdrop among the viewing public. It far exceeded all expectations, being loved by viewers on both sides of the political divide. I’m curious: did any of you get ad-locked? I started getting whole 20 second adverts with no skip option after 5 seconds at all! In the end, I bailed, rather than doing what used to work; which was jumping to a different video and coming back later. It was intolerable and ruined it for me.
I’ve seen every episode of Yes Minster and Yes Prime Minister at least a dozen times each, know so many of the lines, and I still laugh. Absolutely top drawer comedy. The best.
I can watch and re-watch this show, still fresh and relevant today. The 3 main protagonists were all in their prime, and this show stands forever as a testament to that!
This was way ahead of its time even if it was feeling very present at the time. A lot of the jokes still apply to todays politics. RIP Nigel. Hard to believe I saw Nigel on Xmas day morning 2001 and wished him merry Xmas and then we lost him the very next day 😢
I was only 6 months old at the time but I retroactively feel his loss and that of Paul Eddington, Derek Fowlds, and John Nettleton. All great actors who are sorely missed by one who wishes he could have seen them at their primes.
It is 2022. The BBC have somehow managed to find the balls to 'do this', for free, on their UA-cam channel. A remake would only tarnish the originals reputation, and I would suggest that The Thick of It is equally excellent political satire.
It's not reality about balls, yes minister wasn't edgy ...just gentle satire, they simply don't have skill to do it ,,BBC is totally low grade trash now
YM and YPM have become a major cultural icon among Chinese amateur political observers, from which they drew numerous quotations to interpret the politics today, in China or other countries.
I watched both Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister as they were initially broadcast (and we still only had 4 channels on the tv in the UK!) and I was still a young teenager. Never understood everything that was going on but always remember just waiting for the punch lines and end of episode reply. Brilliant take on British parliament and the civil service, and great comedy throughout.
You could make a really good case for this being the best sitcom ever made, I think. It's not as hysterically funny as some, but it's incredibly witty, intelligent, well-crafted and keenly observed. Plus, as has been often pointed out, it's truly timeless. Not only is it still relevant today, it'll be relevant 20,000 years from now.
One of the very best ever British comedies. Up there with Fawlty Towers, Ripping Yarns, and of course Dad’s Army. As with all the above, never any profanities or foul language. Some innuendo maybe, but no more. Just clever script writing that never needed to resort to swearing, nor should there ever be if the script is top class.
I have to watch the whole series from time to time. It is one of the best shows ever made. It is so funny and every time I watch it, I always learn something new!!!! Too bad they only made 5 seasons ( 3 - Yes Minister & 2 Yes Prime Minister).
@@sgt.thompson98 Enigma sounds like a word which rhymes with digger - or 'digga' in an urban setting - and might be relevant while discussing an African warlord. Heaven forbid of course and all that.
In British politics, a comic display, With Hacker and Humphrey, in a class of their own. In the corridors of power, they'd cleverly sway, To make us laugh heartily, their talents well-known. In each episode's twist, their brilliance would bloom, In Whitehall's grandeur, they'd chart their own course. Through political storms, they'd dispel the gloom, With humor and satire, they'd wield their own force. From crises to blunders, they'd navigate through, In Westminster's theater, they'd shine every night. In each satirical plot, they'd share what they knew, By "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister," what a delight. In British politics, their banter was prime, With Hacker's ambition and Humphrey's finesse. In the corridors of power, their rhythm would chime, To make us chuckle, what a comedic duress. In each witty exchange, their chemistry soared, In Whitehall's grandeur, they'd dance to their beat. Through political storms, their humor explored, With jest and satire, a laughter-filled feat. From crises to blunders, they'd find their way clear, In Westminster's chaos, they'd play their own game. In each satirical plot, they'd keep us near, By "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister," their fame. In classic episodes, their legacy persists, With humor and insight, they'd always win. In the annals of TV, they're cherished by all lists, A timeless pair, where comedy begins. So let's raise a toast to this comic sensation, To "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister" with delight. In the world of satire, they've left their foundation, A duo we'll cherish, both day and night.
38:18 'minister, I have something to say to you which you may not like to hear. [...] minister, the traditional allocation of executive responsibilities has always been so determined as to liberate the ministerial incumbent from the administrative minutiae by devolving the managerial functions to those whose experience and qualifications have better formed them for the performance of such humble offices thereby releasing their political overlords for the more onerous duties and profound deliberations which are the inevitable concomitant of their exalted position.' well, this was't exactly 'colloquial' English but with the possible exception of the word _concomitant_ it was easy enough for this non-native speaker to get the message instantly. I love Humpy. 😆
Love how Humphrey could always make a long convoluted elegant speech without any real substance whereby deflecting all the main issues and responsibilities to be burdened by those who should bear the responsibilities yet he managed to divert and downplayed with no effort in the least as witnessed by all duly in presence and totally flabbergasted in awe of Humphrey😉
i really love his hurry and worry to pick up the call...may be its soo important for a LEADER to wait after winning to get a CALL from PM OFFICE. it makes all the difference after winning...and its really shown very casually to laugh at by perfect writers perfect artists and perfect public who are enjoying watching it in may 2024
Yes Minister (TV Series 1980-1984) The Right Honorable James Hacker has landed the plum job of Cabinet Minister to the Department of Administration. At last he is in a position of power and can carry out some long-needed reforms, or so he thinks. - imdb 8.7
You need to contact Netflix and ask them to apply to the BBC for rights. I doubt that it will happen, as it is not even available on the BBC iPlayer, as the BBC in a content deal with ITV have it all on BritBox service.
As a matter of individual preference (and a retired civil servant) I reckon that when politicians of too radically destructive a sort get elected, Britain's Civil Service has a better record o being able to restrain them. But even they failed to defend the CEGB from being sold off by Maggie Thatcher. The nuclear power plants that were owned by the taxpayers were sold to the British private sector, which bungled their ownership badly enough that a French company, the offspring of Électricité de France, bought British Nuclear.
One of my favourite sitcoms. Albeit, somewhat Brexiteer in nature. "They made us give up the tanner, the thruppenny-bit, the two-bob and the half crown". We went over to decimal currency in 1971, and did not join Brussels until 1973. LOL !
I despise the fact that every 5 minutes i get a series of commercials that last 4 minutes. I measured it. I enjoy the program yes minister and yes prime minister. I hate the frequency of commercials. Is BBC in cahoots with youtube?
"I don't want the truth, I want something I can tell parliament"
Classic!
That scene when Hacker is finally told he's gonna be PM, it's so masterfully done. You almost get a tear in your eye as well.
Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, and Derek Fowlds were all brilliant in their roles. RIP to all of them
59:31 - Not intellectually committed. 😂 Sir Arnold❤
So many years have passed and I never get tired of this amazingly brilliant show. And I’m not even British. So good.
Same here!
Ditto!
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Me either.
Too true
Absolutely brillant. Every sentence is a masterpiece by the writers.
"Party Games" where Jim becomes PM is my favourite episode. The three leads were superb but the supporting actors were outstanding - in particular I think of John Nettleton as Sir Arnold.
RIP John Nettleton July 12, 2023 you will be missed
And it’s so well constructed.
Sir Humphrey is absolutely impeccable and so well poised. Suits so worn so well. Love them all. The best laugh in many years.
Brilliant, acting suburb.
I love this show and the warm, fuzzy nostalgia buzz that comes with the great writing and even greater performances (at least, from the three leads, while some of their supporting cast ranges from superb to amateur rep levels of awful) and it was considered rather ground breaking in its day. Not for any political reasons, but simply that there was such an appetite for comedy of manners with a political backdrop among the viewing public. It far exceeded all expectations, being loved by viewers on both sides of the political divide.
I’m curious: did any of you get ad-locked? I started getting whole 20 second adverts with no skip option after 5 seconds at all! In the end, I bailed, rather than doing what used to work; which was jumping to a different video and coming back later. It was intolerable and ruined it for me.
I’ve seen every episode of Yes Minster and Yes Prime Minister at least a dozen times each, know so many of the lines, and I still laugh. Absolutely top drawer comedy. The best.
I can watch and re-watch this show, still fresh and relevant today. The 3 main protagonists were all in their prime, and this show stands forever as a testament to that!
Best sitcom ever.
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Wait I thought this was a documentary?
I love how Bernard stands between the two, looking at each other as Humphrey and PM talks. Very controlled🤣🤣
This was way ahead of its time even if it was feeling very present at the time. A lot of the jokes still apply to todays politics. RIP Nigel. Hard to believe I saw Nigel on Xmas day morning 2001 and wished him merry Xmas and then we lost him the very next day 😢
I was only 6 months old at the time but I retroactively feel his loss and that of Paul Eddington, Derek Fowlds, and John Nettleton. All great actors who are sorely missed by one who wishes he could have seen them at their primes.
This is timeless classic
A complement to the writers. Getting all three main characters with a believable and funny story into No. 10 is nothing short of a miracle
Never a dull episode, and whatever the climate this was truly a tonic.
Utterly awesome programming by the BBC. They'd never have the balls to do this in 2022.
Wouldn't be able to get it in 1 series.
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It is 2022. The BBC have somehow managed to find the balls to 'do this', for free, on their UA-cam channel. A remake would only tarnish the originals reputation, and I would suggest that The Thick of It is equally excellent political satire.
It's not reality about balls, yes minister wasn't edgy ...just gentle satire, they simply don't have skill to do it ,,BBC is totally low grade trash now
BBC wants you w folks gone!
Watching Bernard when Hacker and Humphrey are doing the Joe Morgan thing is hilarious.
Yes Minister and Prime Minister are the pinnacle of satirical writing; simply masterful.
YM and YPM have become a major cultural icon among Chinese amateur political observers, from which they drew numerous quotations to interpret the politics today, in China or other countries.
Still absolutely brilliant. There's never been a show on Gov't that comes close.
In memory of the great character actor John Nettleton --a.k.a. Sir Arnold Robinson
I watched both Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister as they were initially broadcast (and we still only had 4 channels on the tv in the UK!) and I was still a young teenager. Never understood everything that was going on but always remember just waiting for the punch lines and end of episode reply. Brilliant take on British parliament and the civil service, and great comedy throughout.
I watched this series as a kid I enjoyed it then and still enjoy it now.
calling civil service delays tactics, would confuse strategy with lethargy. best line ever!
You could make a really good case for this being the best sitcom ever made, I think. It's not as hysterically funny as some, but it's incredibly witty, intelligent, well-crafted and keenly observed. Plus, as has been often pointed out, it's truly timeless. Not only is it still relevant today, it'll be relevant 20,000 years from now.
It is hysterically funny...
One of the very best ever British comedies.
Up there with Fawlty Towers, Ripping Yarns, and of course Dad’s Army.
As with all the above, never any profanities or foul language. Some innuendo maybe, but no more.
Just clever script writing that never needed to resort to swearing, nor should there ever be if the script is top class.
What I would do to have this now!!! 2022 how politics is a joke. Love these series, absolutely brilliant.
Brilliant. The British sense of humour is like the weatherforecast predicting showers, and hailstorms.
One sunny spell and all is well. Again. 👋🧙♀️
"HE'S AN ENIGMA!"
"I don't like that word..."
🤣🤣
i don’t get the joke, can someone explain please?
@@aelinsardothien8926 Enigma kinda sounds like "A Ni66er".
@@aelinsardothien8926 Enigma kinda sounds like he's saying "A ni**er".
@@aelinsardothien8926 Enigma kinda sounds like "a n-word".
I think Jim heard the N word
If the beeb replayed this series at prime viewing times it would eclipse any current viewing figures!
I've read the books and watched both the series at least three times and am doing it again.
I have to watch the whole series from time to time. It is one of the best shows ever made. It is so funny and every time I watch it, I always learn something new!!!! Too bad they only made 5 seasons ( 3 - Yes Minister & 2 Yes Prime Minister).
Remember this show run on sunday-evening when i growing up here in Sweden. Cant say i find it fun then, but now its hilirous. Exellente British humor!
I was watching it in German as a kid with my Dad, but it is so much better in English. Smartest show ever made.
What a delight. Thank you
9:20 Oh my God, that's hilarious. This is from an altogether more fun time.
I'm afraid I didn't get the punchline: why doesn't Hacker care for that word?
@@sgt.thompson98 Enigma sounds like a word which rhymes with digger - or 'digga' in an urban setting - and might be relevant while discussing an African warlord. Heaven forbid of course and all that.
@@Mossgiel Oh. Now that I said it five times fast, it does sound like that. Thank you.
In British politics, a comic display,
With Hacker and Humphrey, in a class of their own.
In the corridors of power, they'd cleverly sway,
To make us laugh heartily, their talents well-known.
In each episode's twist, their brilliance would bloom,
In Whitehall's grandeur, they'd chart their own course.
Through political storms, they'd dispel the gloom,
With humor and satire, they'd wield their own force.
From crises to blunders, they'd navigate through,
In Westminster's theater, they'd shine every night.
In each satirical plot, they'd share what they knew,
By "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister," what a delight.
In British politics, their banter was prime,
With Hacker's ambition and Humphrey's finesse.
In the corridors of power, their rhythm would chime,
To make us chuckle, what a comedic duress.
In each witty exchange, their chemistry soared,
In Whitehall's grandeur, they'd dance to their beat.
Through political storms, their humor explored,
With jest and satire, a laughter-filled feat.
From crises to blunders, they'd find their way clear,
In Westminster's chaos, they'd play their own game.
In each satirical plot, they'd keep us near,
By "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister," their fame.
In classic episodes, their legacy persists,
With humor and insight, they'd always win.
In the annals of TV, they're cherished by all lists,
A timeless pair, where comedy begins.
So let's raise a toast to this comic sensation,
To "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister" with delight.
In the world of satire, they've left their foundation,
A duo we'll cherish, both day and night.
LOVE IT WALKABOUT - YOU SPENT A LOT OF TIME AND EFFORT - THANKS
Perhaps I can have a précis of that?
Robert Dougall! When my sister was very small, she thought Dougall off the Magic Roundabout was his dog.
Can't remember exactly but was it Clive James who joked with Bob Hawke about yes minister and he said the Australians watched it as a documentary
This is a documentary mate.
Absolutely Priceless !!
9:25 That was pure genius 😂
Forever trying to find complete series! What a classic!
Yoou used to be able to buy a DVD box set which was the complete series of Yes Minister?Yes Prime Minister
I’m listening to all of these on Audible!
Great tip, thank u! What a treat to listen to these on Audible.
Thanks for the heads-up. Just downloaded it 👍
One of the best! Greetings from Sweden!
13:06
Despite showing up in a couple of episodes, I do enjoy Sir Frederick very much.
Jumbo!
Timeless comedy and so informative to learn politics for everyone.
38:18 'minister, I have something to say to you which you may not like to hear. [...] minister, the traditional allocation of executive responsibilities has always been so determined as to liberate the ministerial incumbent from the administrative minutiae by devolving the managerial functions to those whose experience and qualifications have better formed them for the performance of such humble offices thereby releasing their political overlords for the more onerous duties and profound deliberations which are the inevitable concomitant of their exalted position.' well, this was't exactly 'colloquial' English but with the possible exception of the word _concomitant_ it was easy enough for this non-native speaker to get the message instantly. I love Humpy. 😆
Love how Humphrey could always make a long convoluted elegant speech without any real substance whereby deflecting all the main issues and responsibilities to be burdened by those who should bear the responsibilities yet he managed to divert and downplayed with no effort in the least as witnessed by all duly in presence and totally flabbergasted in awe of Humphrey😉
Gutted i missed the live stream, such a classic
we will economize... on the beaches!
what a brilliant masterpiece of a show.. love it even today 😂😆
Loved this so much i purchased this on Audible.❤
Timeless
Brilliant
Absolute brilliance!
i really love his hurry and worry to pick up the call...may be its soo important for a LEADER to wait after winning to get a CALL from PM OFFICE. it makes all the difference after winning...and its really shown very casually to laugh at by perfect writers perfect artists and perfect public who are enjoying watching it in may 2024
Wonderful stuff. Never more true than today
Nobody does "drunk" better than Paul Eddington . . . er, I mean, Jim Hacker.
This is what call 'Real telly.' Miles better than the modern crap shown today.
Brilliant cast ❤️
The Transport Supremo was the best...
"Party Games" where Jim becomes PM is my favourite episode.
Yes Minister (TV Series 1980-1984)
The Right Honorable James Hacker has landed the plum job of Cabinet Minister to the Department of Administration. At last he is in a position of power and can carry out some long-needed reforms, or so he thinks. - imdb 8.7
It's interesting how Bernard seems impartial and neutral with no moral leanings, but he ends up the one with the most compunctions. :)
Absolutely brilliant!
Default by sausage!! LOL!!
Classic love to see it again
The abide with me reference gets me all the time 😂 11:29
I wish American TV was this clever
Timeless.
Why old is better than the new!!!
Say things with tact and finesse, you berk!😂😂
The time when we don’t mind to pay to license 😅
Fantastic .
"I think it is Mr. Ferret."
48:40 I bet that was an outtake which was kept in. :)
3:59 "in politics, you have to learn to say things with tact and finesse, you berk!"
13:11 the line was improvised... The actors were fighting not to laugh.
Hilarious! Thanks
Good stuff
"You may have earned yourself a new record"
if he had done it he would have lost it to Michelle Donelan who resigned after less than 2 days lol
What worries me is that I can understand everything Humphrey says....even when he's deep in Humphrey - speak. Oh dear 😯😯
Is it possible for this legendary series to be streamed via Netflix?
+1 or youtube or amazon prime or anything 🙏 Low quality on Dailymotion or DVD is all we got now
You need to contact Netflix and ask them to apply to the BBC for rights. I doubt that it will happen, as it is not even available on the BBC iPlayer, as the BBC in a content deal with ITV have it all on BritBox service.
@@johnking5174, you are right. E.g., I did ask Netflix 2 yrs ago through their website for that but no success.
Got the Boxed set !!!!
This is heavily edited….
10:56 they seemed to have forgotten to put a roof on that train car.
COME ON BBC!!!!! START A COMEDY OF dONALD tRUMPS REIGN!!!!!
If he gets his second term, reality will outdo satire 😢
Not the HATE FUELLED, RACE BAITING, BIASED MINDLESS MORON BRIGADE THAT IS THE CURRENT BBC. ALAS.!!!!!
I have the same crockery. Kiln Craft in the first scene...
As a matter of individual preference (and a retired civil servant) I reckon that when politicians of too radically destructive a sort get elected, Britain's Civil Service has a better record o being able to restrain them. But even they failed to defend the CEGB from being sold off by Maggie Thatcher. The nuclear power plants that were owned by the taxpayers were sold to the British private sector, which bungled their ownership badly enough that a French company, the offspring of Électricité de France, bought British Nuclear.
The civil service is there partly to restrain a government, why?
Just like they stopped scrapping of ECHR rules.
Looks behind him and whispers "the Irish"
Impossible today. But timeless
9:20 I didn't even catch that the first time I watched it.
I still don't get it. Please explain
@@atikshagarwal5147 Hacker thought Humphrey had used a slur.
Scarily close to real life
Wonderful English 👍🏴
So, and correct me if I'm wrong, one could deduce that, ultimately, Hacker's sausage was responsible for the Brexit?
Its officially called the emulsified high fat awful tube
@@hifijohnactually it’s an offal (organ meat, pronounced the same as awful) tube
One of my favourite sitcoms. Albeit, somewhat Brexiteer in nature. "They made us give up the tanner, the thruppenny-bit, the two-bob and the half crown". We went over to decimal currency in 1971, and did not join Brussels until 1973. LOL !
I wish someone can produce something like this in India.
It’s my wife’s wedding anniversary 😂😂😂
Not egg minister just imperialistic yoke/yolk. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
cool post!
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soooooo funnnyyyyyyyy
its the *electric* telephone
I despise the fact that every 5 minutes i get a series of commercials that last 4 minutes. I measured it. I enjoy the program yes minister and yes prime minister. I hate the frequency of commercials. Is BBC in cahoots with youtube?
You can sign up for Yahoo premium. Yes, it costs $11.99 per month, but truly worth it.
@@np100 thank you for info. However, that is simple extortion.
the commercials are done by YT. the content provider has no control over it
@@np100 Yahoo Premium??
9:20 Oh I say, BBC was much braver back then.