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The Bishop's Gambit

Yes, Prime Minister Series 1
Episode 7 of 8

Classic political comedy. Jim must recommend the appointment of bishops to the Queen, but he is not keen on the two offered by the church.

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30 minutes

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Sun 14 Dec 2025 00:20
BBC Four

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Credits

James Hacker Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleton Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley Derek Fowlds
The Bursar of Ballie College William Fox
Peter Harding Ronnie Stevens
Sir Richard Wharton Donald Pickering
Annie Hacker Diana Hoddinott
Writer Jonathan Lynn
Writer Antony Jay
Producer Sydney Lotterby
Director Sydney Lotterby

Broadcasts

  • Thu 20 Feb 1986 21:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 25 Nov 1986 20:30
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Tue 16 Dec 1986 21:30
    BBC One Scotland
  • Wed 25 Jun 1997 20:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 13 Jan 2005 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 16 Nov 2005 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 19 Aug 2015 14:15
    BBC Two HD, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England & Wales only
  • Thu 6 Oct 2016 14:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England & HD only
  • Tue 8 Mar 2022 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 13 Mar 2022 00:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 6 Feb 2024 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 11 Feb 2024 00:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 9 Dec 2025 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 14 Dec 2025 00:20
    BBC Four