Greatest Moments from Series 2 - Part 1 | Yes, Prime Minister | BBC Comedy Greats

[@marcusmccall8896]

"It's one of the seven Dudley sins," awesome line!

[@WilliamJohnson-ml7ij]

Sir Humphrey and Hacker get the lions shares of the dialogue but Bernard always gets the big punchline joke and does it perfectly. The three of them were so good at what they did.

[@malccy72]

Each episode is a sculptured work of art.

[@sinamirmahmoud7606]

awesome

[@MountainRhode]

Absolutely. I can't help but feel a sense of ennui when I compare to the stuff we get today

[@randomtux1234]

the wit and scale of it outshines much made since

[@mrandrews3616]

One of the finest comedies of all time.

[@arobyte]

I'll argue the finest!

[@luminair11]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@io4439]

-comedies- documentaries

[@lisbetsoda4874]

And timeless.

[@kevinbarnett2355]

Best sit com ever written, and absolutely undertaken by 3 of the best actors of that time. Priceless

[@davidmellish3295]

I think there are three real candidates for best sit com ever . In no particular order ( as I constantly change my mind concerning the order) Only Fools And Horses Yes Minister Yes Prime Minister

[@aaropajari7058]

​@@davidmellish3295Dads Army also

[@davidmellish3295]

@@aaropajari7058 Nah, it's good but not as good as Yes Minister/prime minister or Fools and Horses. Those three are a cut above anything else, the writing is so clever

[@aaropajari7058]

@@davidmellish3295 Yes. And the delivery.

[@thingsthatinterestedme7962]

I want a clear Conscience A clear conscience? Yes! When did you develop this taste for luxuries? 9:20 I’m dead 😂

[@jimmccork]

The writing is genius. Absolutely wonderful, but operating at a higher level than we have been seeing in the past couple of months in Whitehall.

[@sinamirmahmoud7606]

reduction at the level of public servants.

[@MrTonyHeath]

Last couple of MONTHS?

[@ruthwashbrook4759]

@@MrTonyHeath years and years........

[@claeslillieskold2398]

Any comparison with todays real world politicians and civil servants of today spoils the relief I feel when watching this masterpiece. I wonder if it's the same in all countries. I'm not even British. I find it hard to imagine that someone could write this today, maybe even hard to think that anyone can read or write in 30 years. Perhaps a bit exaggerated.

[@chippysteve4524]

A timeless classic. Could have been written yesterday!

[@luminair11]

Yes!

[@idleishde6124]

Please. We wish our PM was this competent. All the last 3 of them...

[@trespire]

Some golden exchanges here ! The one about who reads each newspaper always gets me.

[@MeTheCoolDude]

"It's one of the seven Dudley sins" LOL

[@godofrock]

One of the best series of all time. Impeccably written and acted!

[@ChinmayBhandari]

Jim Hacker may very well be the 3rd best PM the UK has had since 1979.

[@embreis2257]

who are the two even better than him?

[@Delightfully_Witchy]

@Berty Considering how controversial Thatcher was, I think quite a few would argue that Hacker was the best since the 70's period. 😛

[@timmygoldstein]

@bertywooster1489 Even John Major was controversial due to his economic policy, which was roughly as disastrous as Liz Truss' - at least according to the Bank of England's records of the matter. Thatcher does get an invariably bad reputation for her hardline approach, which is also why Major isn't nearly as controversial, even though he arguably should be. What really irks people is likely the ideological objectives to couple the country to the European Union's affairs, leading to the economic crisis of his time.

[@kingofcards9]

​@@Delightfully_Witchyyou do know Thatcher was elected with massive majoritys right?

[@cavendish009]

The best television we ever made, and still as amusing as ever. Such good entertainment.

[@satjinder8714]

A masterclass in comedy and comedic writing. Will probably never be bettered

[@roberthepburn7461]

The world needs this type of comedy today more than ever!

[@Kim-gv5bw]

RIP Paul Eddington-loved you in Robin Hood,The Good Life,Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister!!

[@ppodism]

Lovely intricacy of production where Humphrey pauses so believably in his sentence so Bernard shutting the door doesn’t drown out the dialogue ❤ 26:20

[@sanjay7pisces]

Bernard's witty quips are a delight altogether.!

[@Numinus1]

One of the best parts of this show (+ predecessor) is how Jim starts raw but slowly learns how to grapple with the civil service and sometimes wins

[@Jason_xofilos]

Such as the Key episode.

[@1830mof]

Genius writing which has never been beaten. So sad that there is nothing of this quality any more.

[@GeorgeBensonJao]

How about the readers: The Daily Mirror - read by those who think they run the country The Guardian - read by those who think they ought to run the country The Times - read by those who do run the country Daily Mail - read by the wives of the people who run the country Financial Times - read by those who own the country The Morning Star - read by those who think the country should be run by another country The Daily Telegraph - read by those who think the country is being run by another country. Classic!!!

[@davidmellish3295]

'And Sun readers don't care who runs the County as long as she's got big tits ' 😅

[@fsdds1488]

Being trained by Hacker the master of press relations and Humphrey the master of administration, Bernard is set to become one of the most terrifying cabinet secretary!

[@simonm7133]

Bernard : Lossiemouth-is that a place? Humphrey: What did you think it was? Bernard : A dog food! Brilliant😂

[@luminair11]

1st class comedy & I never tire of it!

[@josemaria8177]

The most incompetent Hacker moments seem like genius political strategy when compared to the current 10 Downing Street occupants

[@ramzimakarem1837]

Each year, the scripts seem for the present year, I always watch the series like it's my first time. It never ceases to amaze me. Actually, I've learned a great deal of how governments around the world function and that what we read or hear is not what is really happening. I can't thank you enough for this both entertaining and educational series.

[@Wiintb]

Rishi the unexpected PM and Jim Hacker. Simon Case in real life is Humphrey and Bernard Woolley! 😂

[@JamBar1873]

Jeezo, with all the chaos that’s going on in 10 Downing St just now, this seems tame. Writers Jay and Lynn couldn’t come up with the carnage that’s happening now.

[@perthmasters]

Think Humphrey lost control of his political mistress

[@jai-kk5uu]

They tried putting a girl in the top job, what did you expect? I think may and thatcher made clear the chaos that follows when we forget that girls get mood swings once a month.

[@jeffreyatlee8785]

"When did you develop a taste for luxuries?"

[@Greggndegwa]

I want to have a clear conscience... When did you acquire this tase for luxuries?😂

[@arsenal10141014]

Greatest sit com ever. Esp on the writing/wit front.

[@mycodermos]

There should be a blu ray release of Yes minister if the masters allow it. The show is too good.

[@TheRealist2022]

Whats sp secial about blu ray?

[@mycodermos]

@@TheRealist2022 it would be 1080p HD instead of the 480p we have on the DVDs.

[@Roundymooney]

@@mycodermos Since it was originally recorded as 625 line PAL, that wouldn't make much difference-BBC/ITV in conjunction with Britbox have recently restored their video masters and probably given them a few software tweaks as well, which is about as good as they get. They're quite well done.

[@mycodermos]

@@Roundymooney I was afraid of that. Nobody wanted to film on actual film rolls for sitcoms in the 80s.

[@embreis2257]

oh, there were shows shot in much better quality many years prior to Yes, Minister. _StarTrek: The Original Series_ is one example. the original material could get remastered and enhanced to today's standards. however, it is a costly process.

[@sgrannie9938]

I sometimes wonder if Fowlds’ verbal acrobatics are under appreciated 🤔❤️

[@an1rb]

Timeless bit about the papers at 25:31, especially the last bit by Bernard..

[@thelibran11]

Seems like I watch at least one episode a day...in today's world,I need it!

[@xsu-is7vq]

I wonder what conversation did Liz have with the Chief Whip.

[@sw9618]

Probably reminding him about the massive success of the energy price guarantee - over and over and over again

[@c2757]

I wonder what conversation did Liz have with the lettuce. Can't have been very long whatever it was.

[@dendostar5436]

Sir Humphrey is so great.

[@billthomas2652]

19:36 Nicholas Courtney! The Brig!

[@safebox36]

I love how Sir Humphrey was so good at his job of manipulating elected officials that he was knighted outside hte show as well.

[@rexaar90176]

Timeless comedy

[@chrishughes3405]

Love that yes minister was brought up in rhe covid inquiry. 😃

[@andreashaynes3346]

Absolutely fantastic 👌👌👌

[@vallee3140]

love this so clever, could almost be now.

[@IamLawyerman]

Please please upload full episodes of yes minister & yes prime minister

[@Ann-bg4ky]

Oh, we're currently on long leave from work.. . Little jack horner, Sat in a corner, Eating his Christmas pie.. He pulled out a plum, And said, "what a good boy am I.. ".. . 😁😇.. .

[@raistormrs]

for those who wonder: "No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thine own Or of thine friend's were. Each man's death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee."

[@davidwilkinson4102]

No wonder it was Thatcher's favourite programme.

[@hadassah-3]

Top 3 on my favourite list! 😊

[@timwingham8952]

Starmer has elevated the art of being asked a question, and then providing a statement that has nothing to do with that question to a new level.

[@koenven7012]

16:15: yes, the English speaking nations can be said to include the US. 🤣

[@THE16THPHANTOM]

feels like i'm watching one of those magic reveal videos.

[@ppodism]

Nowadays the PM thinking themselves above the law is just standard

[@hansostlund4626]

this brit comedy if you watch it is absolut superb, it will outlast everything if you got the brains to actually enjoy it😅😅

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

Bernhard on the phone is brutally funny 😂

[@suzyfenton6995]

comedy gold🤣😂

[@maserekajodrah2925]

😂😂😂🙌This is spot on for the England now

[@ericericson3535]

Well considering that lately the Brits have changed PM's more often than most bachelors change their underwear...

[@Soultaker7]

Sir Humphrey probably owns the copyright on _"yesn't"._

[@secuter]

I only wish you would remove that annoying "subscribe" sign that pops up every so and so minutes..

[@stuartsteel1]

Imagine Sir Humphrey having to deal with David Lammy or Angela Raynor.

[@claireg3429]

And now we have the village idiot as FS and the ginger growler as deputy PM.

[@dingodelta]

26:08 you are welcome

[@henryjamesnigel]

Isnt the Police Chief from Doctor Who? Brigadier something ...

[@danielyeshe]

Lethbridge-Stewart

[@blindstagehand]

It is a fundamental principle of the British constitution that the government must retain the confidence of the legislature, as it is not possible for a government to operate effectively without the support of the majority of the people's representatives.[3] At the national level, this means that the UK government (the cabinet) must retain the confidence of a majority in the House of Commons. It is possible for a vote of no confidence to succeed where there is a minority government or a small majority, or """where there are internal party splits leading to some members of the ruling party voting against its leaders"" . Where there is a minority government, the government may seek agreements or pacts with other parties in order to prevail in the vote and remain in office. Clearly the party is split, they didn't even have a proper vote on their new leader, Rishi secured his majority throug a deal with Suella Braverman. There is a criminal cartel at the heart of the tory party and british polotics. The Cartel have been playing a trick on us like a tired, lame Magician. We can see how the trick is done, we know how the tricks been done before, we know you're doing it again now, and wer're not going to agree again to double or quits. This is beyond ridicule, this is serious, this is a domestic threat to our democracy. There is no confidence in this government.

[@lizaluk]

Newspaper can ask from offices about what are the projects currently active with finance or liquidity with milestone and updates accordingly.

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

too many ads

[@lisbetsoda4874]

Get KZbin Music and you won't have to bother with ads. Then you can cancel other music ads.

[@AxelQC]

Ironically, Nigel Hawthorne was gay and was living with his partner at the time of this show.

[@Delightfully_Witchy]

How is that ironic?

[@johnstirling6597]

Its all a bit prescient given the last few months of UK politics.

[@kittykatzcenteno7160]

NICE TO HAVE THE DATE OF THE FIRST SHOW ON TV. .... 198.......?

[@stephenphillip5656]

First episode ("Open Government") was broadcast on BBC on 15th February 1980...and a legend was born

[@danfallon1247]

This is what is running our country. " good luck"

[@oliverpartington6874]

Say what you like, at least they are competent.

[@iamosiris3254]

In 1985 the French smuggled explosives into New Zealand and blew up an undefended boat (The Rainbow Warrior). After all that we did for them in the first and second world wars. That was not a comedy.

[@wiliammound7942]

And your point being?

[@seankavanagh7625]

Did the French tell you running uphill at machine guns at Gallipoli was a good idea?

[@agin1519]

@@seankavanagh7625what a horrid little person you are. Young men sent to their death through command incompetence and friendly fire and you think that’s a topic to make cheap shots about.

[@luminair11]

Hilarous!

[@youtubetears8732]

You are very COMMON Sir

[@aaropajari7058]

Hacker looks like real Tory politician of the time Keith Joseph.

[@peterkavanagh64]

Be consious of breakfast. Mm make this clear.

[@guguigugu]

can you really say "tits" on 80s public television?

[@peterkavanagh64]

The anawers cannot be slaved . The repoata is to prevwnt autwiz and it ia not the rpimw minetwes

[@MERISI001]

Timeless genius.

[@parkiwi4787]

A great British sitcom, or a documentary on British politics?

[@therepublicofcynica]

Why am I watching ads on a BBC channel? I pay my licence fee. This channel shouldn't have any ads.

[@lisbetsoda4874]

KZbin ads. You can avoid them by getting KZbin music channel. Then cancel other music channels that are NO better and you avoid all KZbin ads.

[@youtubetears8732]

Great American TV Show. GOD Bless America

[@johnking5174]

American?? You are joking right?

[@Delightfully_Witchy]

@@johnking5174 Clearly he is: Look at his name. It's ust good-natured trolling.