Yes, Prime Minister Best of Series 1

Yes, Prime Minister Best of Series 1 | BBC Comedy Greats

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@juliusnovachrono4370 Жыл бұрын

This documentary is absolutely hilarious.

@Nahid1347 Жыл бұрын

This comedy is absolutely fab 😂❤

@Hascienda27 10 ай бұрын

@@Nahid1347sometimes it’s A comedy, but A documentary more

@jimtaylor294 10 ай бұрын

A Documentary disguised as a comedy 😂

@eamonnmulhern2332 9 ай бұрын

Ah rishi's meeting parodied

@RJ-lk6qn 7 ай бұрын

Nothing compares to this 😅

@olulakun1 Жыл бұрын

Sir Humphrey: "Prime minister I must warn you of all the difficulties, I foresee all sorts of unforeseen problems" / PM: "Such as..." / Sir Humphrey: "If I could foresee them they wouldn't be unforeseen" 🤣🤣🤣

@dmkappa62 Жыл бұрын

You mean you’ve lost your key? Gold!

@ethzero 7 ай бұрын

1:45 "The... Trident... Program... is a heavy burdenonyourtaxbill15billionpounds is a lot of..." 😂

@PointyTailofSatan 6 ай бұрын

What helped make these series great was that Eddington, Hawthorne, and Fowlds basically developed each of their characters themselves. Eddington's facial mannerisms for example.

@markhayward7400 8 ай бұрын

"This doesn't say anything" "Thank you, Prime Minister" LOL 0:59

@peterbassey9668 8 ай бұрын

"Have you ever been surveyed?" 😅😂 "Actually not me just my house...oh I see what you mean!" 😅😅😂

@patrickromanowilliams4878 Жыл бұрын

“Yes, Prime Minister. You’re word is my cooperation.” 🤣

@josephlarmor550 4 ай бұрын

… your word…

@patrickromanowilliams4878 4 ай бұрын

@@josephlarmor550 The thought was conveyed. The spelling only matters to Grammer Nazis and people who are obsessed with minutae.

@guelewaar7998 9 ай бұрын

Stellar writing, masterful direction, fantastic performances ... one of the best sitcoms ever shown on tv !

@ronseymour4976 4 ай бұрын

The best by miles!

@prvz_k 6 ай бұрын

Paul was simply out of this world. What a genius actor. I wonder how those around him on the set managed to maintain their composure.

@soniavadnjal7553 7 күн бұрын

They were all great. But my favourite was Bernard (Derek Fowlds).

@Drew-mg9uk 9 ай бұрын

Simply the best ever from a BBC thats sadly died. Well written and for anyone wanting to understand the English language. The joys of all the series and its context are so true and relevant today!. The Key episode was my favourite, but everyone of them have had a long lasting impact. RIP guys.. you were amazing.

@ronseymour4976 4 ай бұрын

Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn in my opinion wrote the funniest scripts that I have ever been fortunate to enjoy. How Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds managed to deliver such complex lines with such ease is beyond me. Their impact was enough to make me warm to politicians - well almost!

@johnbowyer6902 Жыл бұрын

Arguably, the best sitcom ever made. It is so spontaneous and very clever.😂

@tusker4954 10 ай бұрын

And still relevant

@raifthemad 10 ай бұрын

@@tusker4954 It will always be relevant.

@raifthemad 10 ай бұрын

The combination of great character writing, brilliant character acting and enough inside information to weave in just to make situations more real than just some writers with no inside experience going at it. All the main cast play their characters so well it's almost criminal.

@Sugar-7K- 8 ай бұрын

This and Blackadder.

@user-ox9ep9ki6h 6 ай бұрын

"The Key" is a magnificent episode,, a classic.

@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i 8 ай бұрын

No matter how many times I watch this, I still laugh out loud.

@agent_meister477 10 ай бұрын

Every time I watch this series it's like meeting up with old and special friends after a very long time.

@airpixelsuk 3 күн бұрын

Indeed. Watching the trio brings me a lot of comfort. They feel like friends.

@Kim-gv5bw 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant script writing and acting😂How Derek,Nigel and Paul didn't totally crack up laughing during many of these scenes is beyond me!!❤RIP you guys,hope you're sharing drinks and laughs in heaven😊

@manaski5689 4 ай бұрын

Amen 🇳🇬

@thebagfather4633 Ай бұрын

watch the clip when there on about new papers berard says sun readers dont care who runs the place as long as they have big xxxx watch derick folds lower his head while trying not to laugh. great acting and writing

@user-qo6ni5sm5p 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely adore these men . Absolutely fantastic comedy.

@TihetrisWeathersby Жыл бұрын

Yes Minister / Yes Prime Minister still hold up today, Just shows how little things have changed

@jenniferkonstant5920 Жыл бұрын

Which is at once comforting and terrifying.

@martaferreira1228 Жыл бұрын

This applies so well to the current situation in Portugal.

@Numinus1 Жыл бұрын

Truly a timeless comedy

@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i Жыл бұрын

The issues have not changed. But glaringly, the level of intellect, witty use of language and range of vocabulary have changed much, and not for the better. We never had to use any foul language before.

@philpryor7524 10 ай бұрын

Looking back, (so silly, useless, misleading, common) one might say (one is) that this is the best of its type in a field of real quality, a golden period of quite relevant, sensible, adult humour. Top class...

@Hascienda27 10 ай бұрын

You will never have A better trio in political comedy than Derek, Nigel amd Paul

@laf4891 23 күн бұрын

I thought the lady played her part well

@lesliephillpott8989 6 ай бұрын

Truer to life than I realised back in the day.

@thomaschacko6320 6 ай бұрын

One of the great classics of British television! I believe it was Paul Eddington’s deteriorating health that curtailed the continuation of the series. But what was left for us is simply magnificent - stylish, witty, and absolutely sharp in its writing and characterizations.

@simonlawrencesings 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes in sitcoms it’s the one off actor that steals the scene. That tv producer in the first clip is incredible. Amazing acting. Perfect delivery and timing.

@michaelmuldowney8 Жыл бұрын

The sequence about the ban on smoking clearly foresaw the future - as everything came to pass.

@gerryduffy6700 8 ай бұрын

I don’t think even Sir Humphrey (Humpy) would believe what goes on these days! Great series and RIP to those who’ve passed on. An excellent comedy series 👍🇬🇧

@user-hk7rq6ok6w Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite British drama! In addition to the wonderful performances of several protagonists! There are also many very brilliant supporting roles! Many TV drama fans in China like this drama very much! Many people even think that after watching this drama, it is no problem to be a politician in the UK...😂😂

@murrayeaston2359 Жыл бұрын

More of these I watch the more excellent I realise Paul Eddington was as Hacker. Yes, Sir Humphrey gets the smartest, wordiest stuff and Hawthorne is brilliant at playing him, but some of Eddington's faces and his timing, just great, real classy stuff all around, Derek Foulds too. Ah, Britain... I remember her fondly...

@dlamiss 8 ай бұрын

Completely agree. Didnt realise when I watched the series 40 plus years ago just HOW GOOD Paul Eddington was in the role. but watching them again now can appreciate the role was made for him

@nox3335 Жыл бұрын

When I'm down these clips are my goto to make me forget for a while and just smile ❤️😊

@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын

A reminder of the days when the BBC actually made something worth watching. RIP BBC.

@kelvinpell4571 11 ай бұрын

yes......now it's continuous leftists propaganda

@shadow_realm47 9 ай бұрын

these actually make me wanna apply for the civil service.

@nobel87able 8 ай бұрын

But but you must understand.. That BBC cannot fall under government pressures!

@davidgriffiths7696 7 ай бұрын

Indeed, this kind of thing would not be tolerated nowadays. Media narratives require a stupefied population to watch and angrily repeat what they hear about people and places they know and care nothing about, not engage in critical thinking.👍

@jacobmatthews7524 5 ай бұрын

@@shadow_realm47 unless you're BAME you'll never get in

@nowaythishappened 11 ай бұрын

As a yank that as never seen or even heard of this program before, the 1st bit with the teleprompter was brilliant! Watching the rest now.....😂

@thomasp.crenshaw185 11 ай бұрын

Great series. You'll love it. Watch from the start, the Yes Minister then the Yes PM series.

@suzannekirkwood6392 10 ай бұрын

It's a brilliant series. There are also books which are hilarious. Enjoy😊

@manuelcapela7620 2 ай бұрын

@@suzannekirkwood6392👍Thank you so much!

@danam3966 24 күн бұрын

@@suzannekirkwood6392 Please, recommend some.😊

@lawrencejhutchinson Жыл бұрын

It is a great shame that Paul Eddington and Derek Fowlds never won any awards for this! Nigel Hawthorne was brilliant and won many awards, but Paul and Derek should have received more recognition!

@calm_compost Жыл бұрын

Kinda go on to show the power of civil service....😄

@davidw.2791 Жыл бұрын

Is the guy who plays the minister-&-future-PM the same guy who is in Smiley’s People, the one giving George his Deniable Blessing to carry out the mission?

@lawrencejhutchinson Жыл бұрын

@@davidw.2791 no

@davidw.2791 Жыл бұрын

@@lawrencejhutchinson Thank you!

@WilliamJohnson-ml7ij 11 ай бұрын

They should have been given a special award for the three of them. Take one away and you ruin everything. The three of them together is perfect chemistry and timing

@TimStamper89 10 ай бұрын

This is up there with some of the best ever made television

@siddharths4664 11 ай бұрын

Your Word is my Cooperation. Brilliant.

@bonfacefundafunda5841 17 күн бұрын

‘No Benard, it’s just your boss’ 😂

@omobosedefashedemi146 11 ай бұрын

You mean you've lost your key?🤣🤣🤣

@amadman8149 10 ай бұрын

I wish there was someone capable of writing this today!

@JeanJuliusVernal Жыл бұрын

Couldn't be more appropriate with the times we are in.

@pauldelcour Жыл бұрын

Never watched when it was first broadcast. Now I understand the whole doings of politics a bit better, this is just bl**dy brilliant! You Brits are the very best at self analysis and laughing about yourselves. Too little changes, but if you're happy with it, so be it...

@AnnoyedBuffalo-rx1dy 6 ай бұрын

Nice to play again this series for young people!!!!Iceland miss you!!!!!

@debbieramsey-hanks3757 Жыл бұрын

Remembering the funny side of politics. Thank you, greatly appreciated.

@suzieclareclaremont9651 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous comedy. Genius actors with fantastic timing. Pure brilliance. They can't make shows like this any more. 😂

@kelvinpell4571 11 ай бұрын

They would now have to include diversity and climate messages

@sirkl4272 11 ай бұрын

@@kelvinpell4571Oh shut up. Did you really need to bring in your 65 IQ level culture war commentary into this video comment section?

@chibonchibon3967 Жыл бұрын

Extremely smart writing

@listerofsmeg884 Жыл бұрын

40 years on and people still want to cancel Trident. 😅

@kaurkonks5843 9 ай бұрын

Omg, air this in every country now 🤣

@melska Жыл бұрын

Absolutely adore these men 💕

@susanc4622 Жыл бұрын

Bernard had the best lines!

@Kim-gv5bw 8 ай бұрын

❤😂

@El-by3kb Ай бұрын

The irregular verbs…

@arzcs 6 ай бұрын

Even though it was made before my time, this sitcom is still relevant today. It appears that not much has changed in Britain.

@HolgerKuhrts Жыл бұрын

Got the full monty from the BBC. It has been aged like the furniture or wall papers, but the dialogues are still pure fun !

@lindapadley5806 11 ай бұрын

Always loved Yes Minister and yes Prime Minister. Took the michael out of the government! Basically the civil servants run the country! No matter the political party!. Certainly something that needs thinking about!

@ruthcollins2841 9 ай бұрын

And totally true!🤦‍♀️

@TheHesseJames 3 ай бұрын

@@ruthcollins2841it’s the same everywhere in Western Europe. Politicians are just actors distracting and entertaining the public. It’s actually a pretty good system!

@andypandy9013 Жыл бұрын

08:26 The writers got it bang on! What seemed funny all those years ago is now fact. 🙂

@barringtonsmith9147 Жыл бұрын

You have to believe its always been fact "Many a true word is often spoken in jest"

@joshuarosen6242 7 ай бұрын

I have read that numerous politicians and civil servants thought this so accurate that they believed that there had been one or more insiders feeding stories to the writers. It's fact now and it was apparently fact then too.

@lillianakersborg4001 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this delightful show.

@sih1095 Жыл бұрын

Utter Joy 😂

@paulwilliamford6789 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic work sir, and Roger, I applaud you both 👏👏👏👏

@jmartin4204 Жыл бұрын

this show should have been on as long as Yes Minister for four years

@dlamiss 8 ай бұрын

Paul Eddington was starting to show signs of his illness before the second series. Jonathan Lynn in documentaries of the series said most of his scenes were done with him seated at his desk

@martinrogers3723 3 ай бұрын

If only the government was this efficient

@jasbarsoph 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic, well ahead of its time.

@freemanol Жыл бұрын

This series gave me so much insight into how governments work. Every government and civil service are doing as much as possible to look good without actually having to do much. Publicity, headlines, avoiding scandals is all they think of. In democracies and autocracies alike. I don't think people, especially in the west, realise how incompetent their governments are. Or at least when compared to their so called enemies

@ibubezi7685 Жыл бұрын

Should be required viewing in classrooms from age 12. But then, they don't want 'educated' people...

@josephinepeery6938 Жыл бұрын

Oh I think quite a lot of us realise just how bad our government is but not enough of us to get it right, sadly.

@shaneredfern282 Жыл бұрын

Now go to "the thick of it"😅

@suzannekirkwood6392 10 ай бұрын

One of the best episodes is the new hospital that can't take patients or hire medical staff - would cost too much to run the equipment and there's only a few hundred administrative staff who are terribly overworked😅😅

@billyb0 9 ай бұрын

The smoke Screen the best episode of all of yes minister and Prime Minister. Ahead of its time

@Siege69m 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic comedy

@user-vj4sn1hk3n 7 ай бұрын

Love this long time ago, used to enjoy many great British comedy. Ty for the post. And I know now why it is so good …………it is so true.

@gms77777 Жыл бұрын

This is sublime 😂

@eugenedreyer4805 Жыл бұрын

32:00 Luke approaches like a malevolent cobra 😆😂

@user-dk8wy8md4f 9 ай бұрын

my favorite, also yes minister

@ricedmond661 9 ай бұрын

So sad that this type of brilliance is long lost.

@joshuarosen6242 7 ай бұрын

Sadly the idiocy of government remains.

@Nahid1347 Жыл бұрын

This and Yes, Minister are my most fav comedies going to documentary 😅😀😂

@ashleywebb2736 6 ай бұрын

The partt on the C.O.E was spot on

@HardcoreHeartChris 4 ай бұрын

"The civil service generally hopes there will be no movement on *any* subject." How can anyone not love this show? 😂

@idrisdawodu6831 Жыл бұрын

A masterpiece

@christophermarshall527 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, just brilliant!!

@sonjaclarke5306 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! 👏👏👏👏

@w1swh1 Жыл бұрын

Only time I laugh on my own. Who would have thought that s sitcom based around boring politicians and civil servants could be so incredibly funny. There again who would have thought a rather second rate TV comedian could become a leader paralleling Churchill. Its a fascinating world 😀😀

@debbieramsey-hanks3757 11 ай бұрын

Exceptional

@MrMomo182 22 күн бұрын

We didn't know at the time but television never got better than this.

@cclewes7373 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant series

@jackmaritt5094 Жыл бұрын

@7:13 starts the cigarette debate 🍿👍

@davecap2641 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant and still runs true today.

@jonny5682 Ай бұрын

Now that's cloud seeding 😂😂😂

@brunokoch672 Жыл бұрын

The complete serious should be shown in any school.

@Revelian1982 Жыл бұрын

I can't get over how good the writing is. Compare this to "Big Top".

@laurahoward5426 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant hilarity ensues

@FlbcImp 6 күн бұрын

The writing and acting has never been surpassed in a comedy series.

@bharathkb5116 8 ай бұрын

Great memories, Super genius series,, and at the time of M.T Fine timing

@shankarbalan3813 2 ай бұрын

Superb command over the English Language

@beveragebrit Жыл бұрын

Actually "Thank me no Thankings is Shakespeare"

@gdotone1 Жыл бұрын

this was truly funny show.

@amonynous9041 11 ай бұрын

from 22:00 to 22:38 you can hear a baby crying but using a very political lingo. :D

@Determinedtothrive_ 6 ай бұрын

Excellent documentary

@David-mi4pk Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@user-th5nb3ox1w 7 ай бұрын

This programme was superb. When did the bbc last do anything decent like this?

@peterovenden4489 9 ай бұрын

Absolute gold dust sadly the script writing geniuses are no longer being created

@oakstrong1 10 ай бұрын

The politics of this series is timeless. Well, except the politicians have half of the morals today, if at all.

@emmanuelpascal66 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂.....shame though, they don't make them like this anymore...😢😢😢

@riaagarwal6840 11 ай бұрын

This is the same madness we have been left with by the British Raj. Albeit in Indian English 😅😅😅😅

@paulbuck90 Жыл бұрын

The quality of TV has certainly has

@ramthian Жыл бұрын

So funny 😂🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰

@uppanadam 9 ай бұрын

Even when watching this show at the age of 14!! I found Sir Humphrey kind of sexy!! LOL!!

@Ann-db0P 3 ай бұрын

This would have been actual 2000 or more ago… and it will always stay actual. It’s the human hunger for power..

@conservativemike3768 7 ай бұрын

A+. Far too sophisticated for present day audiences.

@rkgaustin9043 7 ай бұрын

An entire political education in one show.

@jerrycallender7604 8 ай бұрын

The chairs in which the Prime Minister and Sir Humphrey are sitting - time mark 38:57 - were in Diana Trent's apartment at the Bayview Retirement Village.