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The Patron of the Arts

Yes, Prime Minister Series 2
Episode 6 of 8

Jim is the guest of honour at the British Theatre Awards, but the Arts Council grant is going to be cut. Jim wants to avoid bad publicity, and Sir Humphrey, National Theatre board member, wants to avoid cuts - who will win?

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28 minutes

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Sat 7 Feb 2026 23:40
BBC Four

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Credits

James Hacker Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley Derek Fowlds
Simon Monk John Bird
Dorothy Wainwright Deborah Norton
Bill Pritchard Anthony Carrick
Annie Hacker Diana Hoddinott
Director Sydney Lotterby
Writer Jonathan Lynn
Writer Antony Jay

Broadcasts

  • Thu 14 Jan 1988 21:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 5 Jan 1989 20:30
    BBC One
  • Thu 27 Jan 2005 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Tue 10 Jan 2006 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Thu 3 Sep 2015 14:15
    BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales & HD only
  • Mon 17 Oct 2016 14:30
    BBC Two England, Wales, Northern Ireland, HD & Scotland only
  • Tue 17 May 2022 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 22 May 2022 00:15
    BBC Four
  • Tue 17 Sep 2024 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 22 Sep 2024 02:15
    BBC Four
  • Tue 3 Feb 2026 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026 23:40
    BBC Four