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The National Education Service

Yes, Prime Minister Series 2
Episode 7 of 8

Jim Hacker decides to abolish the Department of Education and Science to reduce bureaucracy and save money, giving cash directly to schools. Sir Humphrey, of course, is appalled.

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Sun 8 Feb 2026 00:10
BBC Four

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Credits

James Hacker Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley Derek Fowlds
Dorothy Wainwright Deborah Norton
Sir Arnold Robinson John Nettleton
Annie Hacker Diana Hoddinott
Neil, The Party Chairman Jerome Willis
Chief Whip Peter Cartwright
Director Sydney Lotterby
Writer Jonathan Lynn
Writer Antony Jay

Broadcasts

  • Thu 21 Jan 1988 21:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 12 Jan 1989 20:30
    BBC One
  • Mon 20 Feb 1989 21:00
    BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
  • Thu 3 Feb 2005 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 11 Jan 2006 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Fri 4 Sep 2015 13:45
    BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales & HD only
  • Tue 18 Oct 2016 14:15
    BBC Two HD, Scotland, Northern Ireland & England only
  • Tue 24 May 2022 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 29 May 2022 00:15
    BBC Four
  • Tue 24 Sep 2024 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 29 Sep 2024 00:20
    BBC Four
  • Tue 3 Feb 2026 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026 00:10
    BBC Four