Yes Minister TV Schedule

Upcoming TV Times

Yes Minister is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):

• Thu 18

  7:20 pm ends 7:55 pm

  The Compassionate Society — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 1

  Hacker sees a chance to further his political career when a new hospital appears to have no patients. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  65
• Fri 19

  7:20 pm ends 7:55 pm

  Doing the Honours — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 2

  A conflict of interests arises at the Ministry of Administrative Affairs when Hacker introduces controversial cost-cutting measures. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  65
• Sat 20

  7:20 pm ends 7:55 pm

  The Death List — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 3

  Jim Hacker is disturbed to discover his department is responsible for supplying surveillance equipment to the government, which is then used to spy on its own ministers. However, a death threat soon changes his view on the situation. Political satire, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  65
• Sun 21

  7:20 pm ends 7:55 pm

  The Greasy Pole — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 4

  Plans to manufacture a controversial chemical at a factory on Merseyside cause disagreement between Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Brenda Blethyn guest stars

  65
• Mon 22

  7:20 pm ends 7:55 pm

  The Devil You Know — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 5

  Cabinet reshuffle rumours and possible redundancy from high office anger Jim Hacker, who considers accepting an offer to become an EEC commissioner. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington

  65
• Mon 22

  9:00 pm ends 10:00 pm

  Party Games — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 8

  The seasonal festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed when the prime minister announces his intention to retire, causing a mad scramble for his job - and Hacker must find out if he has what it takes to climb to the top of the greasy pole. Festive special of the comedy from 1984, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  9
• Mon 22

  9:00 pm ends 10:00 pm

  Party Games — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 8

  The seasonal festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed when the prime minister announces his intention to retire, causing a mad scramble for his job - and Hacker must find out if he has what it takes to climb to the top of the greasy pole. Festive special of the comedy from 1984, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  106
• Tue 23

  2:45 am ends 3:50 am

  Party Games — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 8

  The seasonal festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed when the prime minister announces his intention to retire, causing a mad scramble for his job - and Hacker must find out if he has what it takes to climb to the top of the greasy pole. Festive special of the comedy from 1984, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  9
• Tue 23

  2:45 am ends 3:50 am

  Party Games — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 8

  The seasonal festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed when the prime minister announces his intention to retire, causing a mad scramble for his job - and Hacker must find out if he has what it takes to climb to the top of the greasy pole. Festive special of the comedy from 1984, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  106
• Tue 23

  11:00 am ends 11:40 am

  Open Government — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 1

  Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs, ably assisted - and hindered - by civil servants Bernard Woolley and Sir Humphrey Appleby. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Tue 23

  1:40 pm ends 2:20 pm

  Open Government — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 1

  Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs, ably assisted - and hindered - by civil servants Bernard Woolley and Sir Humphrey Appleby. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Tue 23

  4:20 pm ends 5:00 pm

  Open Government — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 1

  Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs, ably assisted - and hindered - by civil servants Bernard Woolley and Sir Humphrey Appleby. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Tue 23

  7:20 pm ends 8:00 pm

  The Quality of Life — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 6

  Jim promises to ensure a city farm project stays open - but devious Sir Humphrey uses his pledge as an excuse to get an additional nine floors added to the design of a proposed skyscraper. Comedy, guest starring Sue Lawley, with Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  65
• Wed 24

  5:25 am ends 6:00 am

  Open Government — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 1

  Jim Hacker settles into his new job as Minister for Administrative Affairs, ably assisted - and hindered - by civil servants Bernard Woolley and Sir Humphrey Appleby. First episode of the comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Wed 24

  7:25 pm ends 8:00 pm

  A Question of Loyalty — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 7

  Hacker and Sir Humphrey are summoned to appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry, where they frantically pass the buck to protect themselves and each other. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  65
• Thu 25

  7:20 pm ends 7:55 pm

  Equal Opportunities — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 1

  Jim decides to recruit more women into high-ranking government positions - but Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to his plans. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  65
• Fri 26

  7:20 pm ends 8:00 pm

  The Challenge — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 2

  A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  65
• Sat 27

  9:15 am ends 9:55 am

  The Official Visit — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 2

  The visiting head of an African nation turns out to be an old college pal of Hacker - who promptly sets about trying to offload some British-made oil-rigging gear. Satirical comedy set in the world of Westminster, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Sat 27

  9:55 am ends 10:35 am

  The Economy Drive — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 3

  Cutbacks to the civil service threaten the permanent secretary's position so Sir Humphrey tries to manipulate Hacker into abandoning his new policy. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Sat 27

  10:35 am ends 11:15 am

  Big Brother — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 4

  Hacker is challenged to convince Sir Humphrey that a computer holding vital citizen information could raise concerns about people's rights to privacy. Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne star

  57
• Sat 27

  11:15 am ends 11:55 am

  The Writing on the Wall — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 5

  Hacker's latest cost-cutting scheme has won the support of the prime minister - but Sir Humphrey is still determined to undermine it. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington. First broadcast in 1980

  57
• Sat 27

  11:55 am ends 12:35 pm

  The Right to Know — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 6

  Jim Hacker believes he needs to know everything going on in his department, and is furious to learn Sir Humphrey is withholding information. However, when events take a surprising turn, he starts to understand why sometimes it is better to keep a minister in the dark

  57
• Sat 27

  12:35 pm ends 1:15 pm

  Jobs for the Boys — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 7

  Jim Hacker supports a departmental construction project, but Sir Humphrey's evasiveness and financial difficulties force the minister into a deal with a union leader. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Sat 27

  1:15 pm ends 1:50 pm

  The Official Visit — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 2

  The visiting head of an African nation turns out to be an old college pal of Hacker - who promptly sets about trying to offload some British-made oil-rigging gear. Satirical comedy set in the world of Westminster, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Sat 27

  1:50 pm ends 2:30 pm

  The Economy Drive — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 3

  Cutbacks to the civil service threaten the permanent secretary's position so Sir Humphrey tries to manipulate Hacker into abandoning his new policy. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Sat 27

  2:30 pm ends 3:10 pm

  Big Brother — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 4

  Hacker is challenged to convince Sir Humphrey that a computer holding vital citizen information could raise concerns about people's rights to privacy. Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne star

  57
• Sat 27

  3:10 pm ends 3:50 pm

  The Writing on the Wall — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 5

  Hacker's latest cost-cutting scheme has won the support of the prime minister - but Sir Humphrey is still determined to undermine it. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington. First broadcast in 1980

  57
• Sat 27

  3:50 pm ends 4:25 pm

  The Right to Know — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 6

  Jim Hacker believes he needs to know everything going on in his department, and is furious to learn Sir Humphrey is withholding information. However, when events take a surprising turn, he starts to understand why sometimes it is better to keep a minister in the dark

  57
• Sat 27

  4:25 pm ends 5:00 pm

  Jobs for the Boys — Yes Minister

  Season 1 Episode 7

  Jim Hacker supports a departmental construction project, but Sir Humphrey's evasiveness and financial difficulties force the minister into a deal with a union leader. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Sat 27

  7:20 pm ends 7:55 pm

  The Skeleton in the Cupboard — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 3

  Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Jim Hacker investigates, and soon uncovers a priceless weapon in his battle with the civil service. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  65
• Sun 28

  9:00 am ends 9:40 am

  The Compassionate Society — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 1

  Hacker sees a chance to further his political career when a new hospital appears to have no patients. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Sun 28

  9:40 am ends 10:20 am

  Doing the Honours — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 2

  A conflict of interests arises at the Ministry of Administrative Affairs when Hacker introduces controversial cost-cutting measures. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Sun 28

  10:20 am ends 11:00 am

  The Death List — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 3

  Jim Hacker is disturbed to discover his department is responsible for supplying surveillance equipment to the government, which is then used to spy on its own ministers. However, a death threat soon changes his view on the situation. Political satire, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Sun 28

  11:00 am ends 11:40 am

  The Greasy Pole — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 4

  Plans to manufacture a controversial chemical at a factory on Merseyside cause disagreement between Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Brenda Blethyn guest stars

  57
• Sun 28

  11:40 am ends 12:20 pm

  The Devil You Know — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 5

  Cabinet reshuffle rumours and possible redundancy from high office anger Jim Hacker, who considers accepting an offer to become an EEC commissioner. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington

  57
• Sun 28

  12:20 pm ends 1:00 pm

  The Quality of Life — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 6

  Jim promises to ensure a city farm project stays open - but devious Sir Humphrey uses his pledge as an excuse to get an additional nine floors added to the design of a proposed skyscraper. Comedy, guest starring Sue Lawley, with Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Sun 28

  1:00 pm ends 1:40 pm

  The Compassionate Society — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 1

  Hacker sees a chance to further his political career when a new hospital appears to have no patients. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Sun 28

  1:40 pm ends 2:20 pm

  Doing the Honours — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 2

  A conflict of interests arises at the Ministry of Administrative Affairs when Hacker introduces controversial cost-cutting measures. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Sun 28

  2:20 pm ends 3:00 pm

  The Death List — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 3

  Jim Hacker is disturbed to discover his department is responsible for supplying surveillance equipment to the government, which is then used to spy on its own ministers. However, a death threat soon changes his view on the situation. Political satire, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Sun 28

  3:00 pm ends 3:40 pm

  The Greasy Pole — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 4

  Plans to manufacture a controversial chemical at a factory on Merseyside cause disagreement between Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Brenda Blethyn guest stars

  57
• Sun 28

  3:40 pm ends 4:20 pm

  The Devil You Know — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 5

  Cabinet reshuffle rumours and possible redundancy from high office anger Jim Hacker, who considers accepting an offer to become an EEC commissioner. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington

  57
• Sun 28

  4:20 pm ends 5:00 pm

  The Quality of Life — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 6

  Jim promises to ensure a city farm project stays open - but devious Sir Humphrey uses his pledge as an excuse to get an additional nine floors added to the design of a proposed skyscraper. Comedy, guest starring Sue Lawley, with Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Sun 28

  7:20 pm ends 7:55 pm

  The Moral Dimension — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 4

  Hacker schemes to ensure a steady supply of alcohol is on hand during a visit to an Arab state - but wife Annie leaves him open to allegations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from a local dignitary. Paul Eddington and Diana Hoddinott star. Originally broadcast in 1982

  65
• Mon 29

  5:00 pm ends 5:40 pm

  A Question of Loyalty — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 7

  Hacker and Sir Humphrey are summoned to appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry, where they frantically pass the buck to protect themselves and each other. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Mon 29

  5:40 pm ends 6:20 pm

  Equal Opportunities — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 1

  Jim decides to recruit more women into high-ranking government positions - but Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to his plans. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Mon 29

  6:20 pm ends 7:00 pm

  The Challenge — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 2

  A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Mon 29

  7:00 pm ends 7:40 pm

  The Skeleton in the Cupboard — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 3

  Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Jim Hacker investigates, and soon uncovers a priceless weapon in his battle with the civil service. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Mon 29

  7:25 pm ends 8:00 pm

  The Bed of Nails — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 5

  Jim is saddled with the impossible job of developing his government's integrated national transport policy. Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  65
• Mon 29

  7:40 pm ends 8:20 pm

  The Moral Dimension — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 4

  Hacker schemes to ensure a steady supply of alcohol is on hand during a visit to an Arab state - but wife Annie leaves him open to allegations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from a local dignitary. Paul Eddington and Diana Hoddinott star. Originally broadcast in 1982

  57
• Mon 29

  8:20 pm ends 9:00 pm

  The Bed of Nails — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 5

  Jim is saddled with the impossible job of developing his government's integrated national transport policy. Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Mon 29

  9:00 pm ends 9:40 pm

  A Question of Loyalty — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 7

  Hacker and Sir Humphrey are summoned to appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry, where they frantically pass the buck to protect themselves and each other. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Mon 29

  9:40 pm ends 10:20 pm

  Equal Opportunities — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 1

  Jim decides to recruit more women into high-ranking government positions - but Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to his plans. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Mon 29

  10:20 pm ends 11:00 pm

  The Challenge — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 2

  A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Mon 29

  11:00 pm ends 11:40 pm

  The Skeleton in the Cupboard — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 3

  Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Jim Hacker investigates, and soon uncovers a priceless weapon in his battle with the civil service. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Mon 29

  11:40 pm ends 12:20 am

  The Moral Dimension — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 4

  Hacker schemes to ensure a steady supply of alcohol is on hand during a visit to an Arab state - but wife Annie leaves him open to allegations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from a local dignitary. Paul Eddington and Diana Hoddinott star. Originally broadcast in 1982

  57
• Tue 30

  12:20 am ends 1:00 am

  The Bed of Nails — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 5

  Jim is saddled with the impossible job of developing his government's integrated national transport policy. Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  1:00 am ends 1:40 am

  A Question of Loyalty — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 7

  Hacker and Sir Humphrey are summoned to appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry, where they frantically pass the buck to protect themselves and each other. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  1:40 am ends 2:20 am

  Equal Opportunities — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 1

  Jim decides to recruit more women into high-ranking government positions - but Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to his plans. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  2:20 am ends 3:00 am

  The Challenge — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 2

  A change in administration policy leaves Jim lumbered with the unenviable task of shaking up local government bureaucracy. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  3:00 am ends 3:35 am

  The Skeleton in the Cupboard — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 3

  Sir Humphrey tries to conceal information due for release under the 30-year rule. Jim Hacker investigates, and soon uncovers a priceless weapon in his battle with the civil service. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington, with Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

  57
• Tue 30

  3:35 am ends 4:05 am

  The Moral Dimension — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 4

  Hacker schemes to ensure a steady supply of alcohol is on hand during a visit to an Arab state - but wife Annie leaves him open to allegations of corruption by accepting a valuable gift from a local dignitary. Paul Eddington and Diana Hoddinott star. Originally broadcast in 1982

  57
• Tue 30

  4:05 am ends 4:35 am

  The Bed of Nails — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 5

  Jim is saddled with the impossible job of developing his government's integrated national transport policy. Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  4:35 am ends 5:10 am

  A Question of Loyalty — Yes Minister

  Season 2 Episode 7

  Hacker and Sir Humphrey are summoned to appear before a select committee investigating charges of waste in the ministry, where they frantically pass the buck to protect themselves and each other. Starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  5:10 am ends 6:00 am

  Equal Opportunities — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 1

  Jim decides to recruit more women into high-ranking government positions - but Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to his plans. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  5:00 pm ends 5:40 pm

  The Whisky Priest — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 6

  Hacker courageously puts his ministerial career in the balance by deciding to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists. Sir Humphrey launches a frantic damage-limitation exercise to ensure vested interests aren't compromised. Political comedy, with Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  5:40 pm ends 6:20 pm

  The Middle-Class Rip-Off — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 7

  Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  9:00 pm ends 9:40 pm

  The Whisky Priest — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 6

  Hacker courageously puts his ministerial career in the balance by deciding to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists. Sir Humphrey launches a frantic damage-limitation exercise to ensure vested interests aren't compromised. Political comedy, with Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Tue 30

  9:40 pm ends 10:20 pm

  The Middle-Class Rip-Off — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 7

  Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Wed 31

  1:00 am ends 1:40 am

  The Whisky Priest — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 6

  Hacker courageously puts his ministerial career in the balance by deciding to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists. Sir Humphrey launches a frantic damage-limitation exercise to ensure vested interests aren't compromised. Political comedy, with Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Wed 31

  1:40 am ends 2:20 am

  The Middle-Class Rip-Off — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 7

  Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Wed 31

  4:40 am ends 4:50 am

  The Whisky Priest — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 6

  Hacker courageously puts his ministerial career in the balance by deciding to inform the prime minister of British arms sales to Italian terrorists. Sir Humphrey launches a frantic damage-limitation exercise to ensure vested interests aren't compromised. Political comedy, with Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57
• Wed 31

  5:10 am ends 5:20 am

  The Middle-Class Rip-Off — Yes Minister

  Season 3 Episode 7

  Sir Humphrey is horrified when Jim decides to support the sale of an art gallery to save the football club in his constituency from going under. Comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

  57