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Yes Minister & Yes Prime Minister - The Complete Audio Collection

By: Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn
Narrated by: Paul Eddington, full cast, Nigel Hawthorn
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For the first time in one audio collection, all 16 Yes Minister radio episodes plus six further TV episodes, 14 Yes Prime Minister episodes and two bonus sketches.

Between 1980 and 1988 on BBC television and radio, the exploits of the Rt Hon Jim Hacker MP (Paul Eddington) - later Prime Minister - kept the British nation enthralled. Helped - and hampered - by his diligent Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne) and his Principle Private Secretary Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), Hacker and his department became synonymous with government bureaucracy and administrative double dealing. Presented here, for the first time in one collection, are the complete radio series of Yes Minister and the complete BBC television soundtracks of Yes Prime Minister. Also included are six TV soundtracks of Yes Minister and two special bonus mini-episodes: "The PM’s Plan", recorded in 1984 with Margaret Thatcher as herself, and a special segment created for "The Funny Side of Christmas" in 1982.

©2014 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2014 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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I love this audio book!!

Please add more British Comedies! I look forward to more opportunities such as this.

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Political satire of the highest calibre.

Absolutely superb. Sharp dialogue which was always the backbone of the show when on TV and as a result a 95% successful as an audio book. Physical humour was certainly at a minimum and for many it may even help expand one's vocabulary.

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The best of British

The character development leads the listener through a right old romp through British politics. I can listen to it again and again.

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Good book for great British comedy

Gem of a book for great comedy series. Performance
by the original tv cast. Highly recommend.

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Best course in civics you could possibly take

Even though this series is decades old, the lessons it teaches about democracy, power, and politics are as fresh as today. Written by British insiders with tongue firmly in cheek and keeping the upper lip stiff, it is both entertaining and enlightening. The actors bring the words to life and, although much of this audio series comes straight from the video--laugh track and all--it still entertains. If you have the good fortune to see the videos (youtube has most of them) hearing the dialogue refreshes the memory of the horrified facial expressions that are so well done in the videos. Definitely recommend.

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Re: Outstanding Program

This is the soundtrack to one of the finest British programs ever to air and reflects the realities of all governmental structures in a democratic society. A familiarity with the British government structure is A plus, but isn't required to enjoy the program set in the mid 80's.

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The best political comedy ever!

Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister continue to be the best political comedies of all time. Having seen and heard them in various forms, I still feel that the absolutely sensational timing from all actors is nothing but supreme!

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Highly entertaining

Love the show, and it is a great listen as well. Really well written stuff.

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Laugh a minute

Great story. Very entertaining. You are sure to get a laugh. The audio is very good

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Excellent

Wonderful collection great for a laugh and bringing back fond memories. The best is The Key pure magic.

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