Can you keep a secret so can i Yes Minister?
Sir Humphrey Appleby : He who would keep a secret must keep it a secret that he hath a secret to keep.
Who wrote the script for Yes Prime Minister?
Sir Antony Rupert Jay, CVO (20 April 1930 – 21 August 2016) was an English writer, broadcaster, producer and director. With Jonathan Lynn, he co-wrote the British political comedies Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister (1980–88).
Who was Bernard in Yes Minister?
Derek Fowlds
Bernard Woolley
| Sir Bernard Woolley GCB, MA (Oxon) | |
|---|---|
| Derek Fowlds as Bernard Woolley in Yes, Prime Minister | |
| First appearance | “Open Government” |
| Last appearance | “The Tangled Web” |
| Portrayed by | Derek Fowlds (Original) Chris Larkin (2013 revival) |
How many episodes of Yes Minister are there?
This is a list of Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister episodes. Thirty-eight episodes were made in total, running from 1980 to 1988. This includes a one-hour special that aired in 1984.
What service has Yes Minister?
Which streaming providers can you watch Yes Minister on
- Amazon PrimeNo.
- Apple TV PlusNo.
- BingeNo.
- Disney PlusNo.
- Foxtel NowYes.
- NetflixNo.
- StanNo.
- Telstra TV Box OfficeNo.
Who is Sir Humphrey based on?
In the 1930s “Sir Horace”, after Sir Horace Wilson, a senior official close to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, became a soubriquet for a civil servant with delusions of grandeur; this is thought to have influenced the choice of the name “Sir Humphrey”.
Is the Yes Minister funny?
“Yes Minister” is the supremely witty and genuinely funny portrayal of the battle of the Ministerial Will and the Administrative Won’t. The characters were highly developed and hilariously funny.
Who played jumbo in Yes Minister?
John Savident
John Savident: Sir Frederick ‘Jumbo’ Stewart Photos (3)
Is Jim Hacker A Tory?
Political affiliation Hacker’s political party is never explicitly stated – a deliberate ploy by the series’ creators to prevent the show from having a partisan affiliation.
Is Yes Minister on Amazon Prime?
Watch Yes, Minister – Season 1 | Prime Video.
Can I watch Yes Minister on Amazon Prime?
You are able to stream Yes Minister by renting or purchasing on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu.
How many episodes of Yes Prime Minister are there?
Split over three seven-episode series, it was first transmitted on BBC Two from 1980 to 1984. A sequel, Yes, Prime Minister, lasted 17 episodes and ran from 1986 to 1988.
Is prime minister deemed to have known?
Prime Minister, you are deemed to have known. You are ultimately responsible. Why wasn’t I told? The Home Secretary might not have felt the need to infrom you. Why?
Do you think Sir Humphrey was saying that About You?
Oh, not you, Prime Minister. No, that’s the translation. No one would ever have thought Sir Humphrey was saying that about you. Go away, Bernard, please. You think I could?
Is the PM considering taking the joint headship of the civil service?
[the PM is considering taking the joint headship of the civil service away from Humphrey and making Frank the full head] Oh, Frank. Yes? Good meeting with the PM? Yes, very good.