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The Moral Dimension

Yes Minister Series 2
Episode 8 of 8

Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray. Adapted from TV. With Paul Eddington. From November 1984.

Thirsty MP Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Satirical sitcom centred around hapless MP Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.

Written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn.

It first ran on BBC TV between 1980 and 1984.

Jim Hacker …. Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby …. Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard …. Derek Fowlds
Anne Hacker …. Diana Hoddinot
Bill Pritchard …. Anthony Carrick
Prince Mohammed …. Walter Randall
First Arab …. Vic Tablian
Helpful Arab …. Ali Rifaii
Jenny Goodwin …. Moir Lesley
Ross …. Robin Summers
Diplomat …. Mark Straker

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984.

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