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Contributor	Derek Fowlds, Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne
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Number Of Discs	3

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Yes, Prime Minister: The Complete Collection (DVD)

In an unlikely chain of events, Jim Hacker emerges as the most viable candidate for his party's next Prime Minister. Now that he gets his own car and driver, a nice house in London, a place in the country, endless publicity and a pension for life, what more does he want? Bernard: I think he wants to govern Britain. Sir Humphrey: Well, stop him, Bernard! Named o of the Top Ten TV programs of all time by the British Film Institute, this brilliantly observed comedy of manners pits the well-meaning Prime Minister Jim Hacker against the machinations of the Cabinet Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby, in the ultimate political marriage of inconvenience. Paul Eddington (Good Neighbors) stars as Jim Hacker and Academy Award nominee Nigel Hawthorne (The Madness of King George) first drew wide notice in the role of Sir Humphrey Appleby.

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Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's superb sitcom Yes, Prime Minister entered 10 Downing Street with Jim Hacker now Prime Minister of Britain, following a campaign to "Save the British Sausage." Whether tackling defense ("The Grand Design"), local government ("Power to the People"), or the National Education Service, all of Jim Hacker's bold plans for reform generally come to nothing, thanks to the machinations of Nigel Hawthorne's complacent Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey (Jeeves to Hacker's Wooster) who opposes any action of any sort on the part of the PM altogether. This is usually achieved by discreet horse-trading. In "One of Us," for instance, Hacker relents from implementing defense cuts when he is presented with the embarrassingly large bill he ran up in a vote-catching mission to rescue a stray dog on an army firing range. Only in "The Tangled Web," the final episode of series 2, does the PM at last turn the tables on Sir Humphrey. Paul Eddington is a joy as Hacker, whether in mock-Churchillian mode or visibly cowering whenever he is congratulated on a "courageous" idea. Jay and Lynn's script, meanwhile, is a dazzlingly Byzantine exercise in wordplay, wittily reflecting the verbiage-to-substance ratio of politics. Ironically, Yes, Prime Minister is an accurate depiction of practically all political eras except its own, the 1980s, when Thatcher successfully carried out a radical program regardless of harrumphing senior civil servants. --David Stubbs

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MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2261979
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 9 hours and 3 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ September 27, 2005
Actors ‏ : ‎ Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0), Unqualified
Studio ‏ : ‎ BBC Home Entertainment
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00009XN37
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 3

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A-One Sequel

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018

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There are those who say this follow-up series to Yes, Minister is a step down from its toweringly entertaining predecessor, but I'd have to say the step is a very small, almost unnoticeable one. Hacker, Sir Humphrey and Bernard are put through their paces with as much vim and vigor and wit as before with the stakes, considering Hacker's giddily improbable elevation, elevated as well. Perhaps there are those who find it unsettling that said stakes are being manipulated, even fictionally, by the likes of Sir Humphrey, the most dedicated bureaucratic obfuscater television ever saw. Whatever the reason or reasons, if one enjoys Yes, Minister then I don't see how Yes, Prime Minister can fail to satisfy.

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Enjoyable, but doesn't match the brilliance of Yes, Minister

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019

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Yes, Minister was a landmark UK comedy series. Unlike the US model, successful UK comedy series are not stretched out for hundreds of episodes over many years. Yes , Minister ran for three years with seven episodes per year. I assume the pressure to continue the success was irresistible and so this set includes a one-hour episode in which Hacker becomes Prime Minister and two series of eight episodes each entitled, Yes, Prime Minister.

Like its predecessor, it's intelligent and witty, but the all-important credibility of the action in Yes, Minister falls away a little in the sequel. Absurdity is taken a little too far on occasion.

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Sir Humphrey and Jim Hacker Are More Evenly Matched Now that Hacker is PM.

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2011

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"Yes, Prime Minister: The Complete Collection" includes all 17 episodes of series on 3 discs. The first episode "Party Games", during which Jim Hacker MP is elevated to Prime Minister, is a one-hour special that aired in 1984 and is not officially part of the series. "Yes, Prime Minister" had two series of 8 half-hour episodes each that originally aired on the BBC 1986-1988. The characters are visibly older and not quite as funny as in "Yes, Minister", which ran 1980-1984, but it's still laugh-out-loud quality, and there are some real gems. The dynamic between Sir Humphrey Appleby (Sir Nigel Hawthorne) and now Prime Minister Jim Hacker (Paul Eddington) has changed a little, as Hacker is beginning to feel that, as the PM, he should not be pushed around by a civil servant.

"Party Games" finds Hacker, to his own surprise, in the running to become the next Prime Minister when the current one resigns and the civil service finds the leading two candidates for the job too independent-minded for their taste. Sir Humphrey is appointed Secretary to the Cabinet, replacing Sir Arnold (John Nettleton), and uses his position to maneuver the malleable Jim Hacker into Number 10. As PM, Hacker confronts issues such as Britain's nuclear deterrent, budget cuts, a complacent Foreign Office, appointing a Bishop, covering up a Soviet mole in MI5 during the Cold War, unemployment, bailing out an investment bank, making local government accountable, and coping with an potential international incident involving a puppy that France is using for leverage.

The funniest episodes are often the backroom power struggles, as when Sir Humphrey and the PM's sharp political advisor Dorothy Wainwright (Deborah Norton) fight over office space and influence, or when Sir Humphrey and Permanent Secretary of the Treasury Sir Frank (Peter Cellier) compete to be head of the civil service, or when the preceding PM makes unkind comments about Hacker in his memoirs. Writers Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn felt that the series would be too predictable if Sir Humphrey was always able to outwit Hacker, so, in "Yes, Prime Minister", Hacker sometimes uses the weight of his office to beat Humphrey at his own game. Out of 17 episodes, I observed that Sir Humphrey takes the day in 8 and the PM in 6. In the others, their interests are aligned.

This back-and-forth works well, not only because it is unpredictable, but because Jim Hacker is transformed from a hapless, well-intentioned MP to a pompous, self-important PM. The position has gone to his head. He's convinced that anything that might embarrass him will undermine the fabric of government. He is more frank, cynical, and interested in preserving the status quo than he was as an MP. In a way, this is not as funny, but, curiously, it posits that the PM may not have much power, after all, as he is more vulnerable to public opinion. For those who loved Sir Arnold in "Yes, Minister", he is back for 5 episodes. Sir Frank features in a few episodes. And Dorothy Wainwright is frequently the source of the PM's better ideas. Worth buying so you can watch it more than once.

The DVDs (BBC Warner 2003): This is a 3-disc set. My one complaint is that the volume must be turned unusually high to hear the dialogue clearly, as the laugh track is too loud in comparison. There are 7 bonus features. "Funny Turns: Paul Eddington: A Life Well-Lived" (26 min) is a BBC special about Eddington's life and career, made after his death in 1995, that interviews his wife Patricia and his closest colleagues about his long career and his final illness. "Christmas at the Ministry" (2 min) is a short sketch that aired on BBC-1 in 1982. "Cabinet Minister Sound Bytes/Jonathan Lynn Interview" (12 min) is an excerpt of a BBC program that interviewed Lynn and a number of former MPs in 1986 on the debut of the new series. "Paul Eddington Interview" (9 min) was done by his friend the actress Felicity Kendal in 1986. "No, Prime Minister" is a text review by Sir Humphrey of Hacker's diaries. There are text bios and filmographies for the writers and 16 members of the cast. No subtitles.

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"But Prime Minister! Surely..."

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2010

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I am not certain that there is much to be said in reviewing this series, as it is a self-evident fact that, when one considers the magnitude of the topics covered, and the overwhelming sense of obvious hilarity, it becomes blindingly, even conclusively, transparent that this is, not to put too fine a point on it, and taking into account the multifarious merits and demerits of the plethora of other television shows (produced both in Britain and its transatlantic "cousin") so as to accord them appropriate recognition for their indisputably meritorious contributions to the much lauded arena of unrefined comedic diversion, the single most amazing, hilarious and entertaining television show ever produced.
Which is to say, this (and its predecessor, "Yes Minister") is the best comedy show I have ever seen. Ever. Brilliantly funny, with crack performances from the entire cast, razor sharp but deliciously understated wit, and, of course, Sir Humphrey, the villain you can't help but love - whilst waiting with bated breath for his next speech.
The stories are simple enough in and of themselves - a sometimes less than efficient, but always well-meaning, Prime Minister who must always battle his underlings for each and every change he hopes to make. But don't let that fool you. This is comedy that will cause you to laugh out loud - and make you feel like your IQ went up ten points every time Humphrey opens his mouth. ;-) The only downside to this show is that the "politics" behind politics depicted herein rings so true of "politics" in general that one can only get the distinct sense...*ahem* Nevermind...you'll see what I mean when you watch it - and I strongly encourage you to do so! This really is the best of the best.

10/5 stars for this one!

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One of the finest TV productions ever

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015

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The Home Secretary leads the grand "Don't drink and drive" campaign over the Christmas period.
How unfortunate then that the Home Secretary should have been pulled over for drunken driving.
No, it couldn't be hushed up because he drove his car into a lorry (truck) loaded with nuclear waste, right before the eyes of a news reporter.
So he had to resign.
Then, with his hated enemy, the Home Secretary out of the way, the prime minister announces his retirement.
The civil servants, Sir Humphrey and Sir Arnold plot to place Jim Hacker into "Number Ten".
Jim has the attribute they want. He can be easily manipulated.

So Jim becomes Prime Minister and the series "Yes Prime Minister" is born. This series is a masterpiece of humour and satire. Take it from me. You will love it.

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T. Alexander

A good end to a great series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2009

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This second and last series of the excellent Yes, Prime Minister show finishes one of my favourite sitcoms with another eight great episodes. Although the episodes in this series are not the classics that some of the previous series included, they are still frighteningly well written and far funnier than the vast majority of modern sitcoms.

The Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister series has always been both funny and surprisingly relevant to today's politics. Everyone involved gives great performances, especially the late Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey (who is probably one of my all-time favourite comic characters). Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister are examples of total brilliance and I would recommend them to anyone.

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Kalah

Laughing my socks off!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2006

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Starting as the previous series left off, we are placed ringside to watch the tug of war between the civil service and the PM. Starting with Humphrey, for reasons beyond common sense, trying to derail Hacker's ambitious plan to save money and slash unemployment by moving military forces "up north", the series once more causes involuntary convulsions of the laugh muscles throughout. Political satire at its very best.

There are 2 DVD's this time; not a single two-sided one - which is fine, but something to make note of.

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Epiphyte

Relevant in today's political climate

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2022

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Hasn't aged at all. Great entertainment with a great cast.

Rita J Taylor

Living in the fish bowl part two

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2017

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Unfortunately, at 61 tomorrow, I can say I finally get this series. Its quick wit always tantalized and entertained but after 30 years of being a politician's daughter was too fast on the draw for this American until now. Wow! timeless!!

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Still as good as ever

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2020

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It's amazing how little this old faithful has dated. The realities of UK politics are beautifully portrayed - sometimes Hacker gets his way, sometimes the Civil Service prevails. Best to watch Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister Series 1 first, to see how Hacker's political skills develop over time.

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