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Yes Minister
Yes Minister
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1980- 1982
3 Seasons
21 Episodes
8.3(174 votes)
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Comedy
War & Politics

Overview

Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.

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