Overview
James Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Could this have possibly have been managed by his trusted Permanent Private Secretary, the formidably political Sir Humphrey Appleby who must move to the “Top Job” in Downing Street to support him, together with his much put upon PPS Bernard Wolley. What could possibly go wrong?
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Vision, integrity and a ruthless streak are the weapons of the political power. Unfortunately new Prime Minister Jim Hacker has none of these, but he does have the cowardice, desperation and a scheming, pragmatic Cabinet Secretary in Sir Humphrey...
Series 2
If Prime Minister Jim Hacker has a fault (and god knows...), it is that he has ideas. Fortunately his Cabinet Secretary, Sir Humphrey makes sure they never come to fruition. Meanwhile poor Bernard, his Private Secretary, sits uneasily on the fence between them...
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Paul Eddington
Jim Hacker
Nigel Hawthorne
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Derek Fowlds
Bernard Woolley
Diana Hoddinott
John Nettleton
Sir Arnold Robinson
Deborah Norton
Peter Cellier
Donald Pickering
Frederick Treves
Antony Carrick
Peter Cartwright
Ludovic Kennedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
James Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Could this have possibly...
Yes, Prime Minister has 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
Yes, Prime Minister premiered on January 9, 1986.
No, Yes, Prime Minister has ended. The final episode aired on January 28, 1988.
Yes, Prime Minister originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Yes, Prime Minister was created by Antony Jay.
Yes, Prime Minister has a rating of 8.4/10 based on user reviews.
Yes, Prime Minister is classified as Comedy, War & Politics.