Yes, Prime Minister

Yes, Prime Minister1986

Genre: Comedy
When MP James Hacker's party takes control of the government, the clueless politician finds himself serving as Minister of Administrative Affairs. His staff is of two minds about the new head - Principal Private Secretary Bernard Woolley is sympathe… more »



James Hacker:
I was on the receiving end of some frightful pressure from the American ambassador at that drinkies do last night.

Bernard Woolley:
Ah.

James Hacker:
Apparently they'd heard about my plan to cancel Trident.

James Hacker:
Ah.

James Hacker:
It seems that the American defence industries are among the biggest contributors to the President's party funds.

Bernard Woolley:
Ah.

James Hacker:
Then he said we had a big problem in East Yemen.

Bernard Woolley:
Ah?

James Hacker:
Stop saying "ah" like that, Bernard. I'm not your doctor.

Bernard Woolley:
I'm sorry, Prime Minister.

James Hacker:
What is this big problem in East Yemen?

Bernard Woolley:
Ah...

James Hacker:
Thank you, Bernard.

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