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 »



[the Prime Minister wants to enact a policy that Humphrey opposes]

Bernard Woolley:
He's going to say something new and radical in the broadcast.

Sir Humphrey:
What, that silly Grand Design? Bernard, that's precisely what you were there to avoid! How did this come about, I shall need a very good explanation.

Bernard Woolley:
Well, he's very keen on it.

Sir Humphrey:
What's that got to do with it? Things don't happen just because Prime Ministers are very keen on them! Neville Chamberlain was very keen on peace.

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