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The Economy Drive

Yes Minister Series 1
Episode 3 of 7

Sitcom about a British government minister and the advisers who surround him. Jim Hacker wants to implement some cost-cutting initiatives - but Sir Humphrey does not approve.

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29 minutes

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Sun 25 May 2025 01:15
BBC Four

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Credits

James Hacker Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley Derek Fowlds
Sir Frederick 'Jumbo' Stewart John Savident
Ron Watson Milton Johns
Annie Hacker Diana Hoddinott
Frank Weisel Neil Fitzwiliam
Director Sydney Lotterby

Broadcasts

  • Mon 10 Mar 1980 21:00
    BBC Two England
  • Mon 8 Oct 2007 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 3 Jun 2015 16:45
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales & HD only
  • Thu 25 Aug 2016 14:45
    BBC Two Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Wales & HD only
  • Tue 9 Mar 2021 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 22 Aug 2023 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 27 Aug 2023 02:20
    BBC Four
  • Tue 20 May 2025 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 25 May 2025 01:15
    BBC Four