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: The series is famous for demonstrating how the "Deep State" or civil service uses delay, fear-mongering, and "diplomacy" to stymie political reform.

: Politicians, including Margaret Thatcher , famously praised the show for its accuracy, with some referring to it as more of a "documentary" than a comedy. Yes Minister

: Sir Humphrey is known for long, grammatically perfect sentences that ultimately mean very little, a tactic used to avoid giving "straight answers to straight questions". : The series is famous for demonstrating how

This report examines the British political satire (and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister ), which originally aired on BBC2 from 1980 to 1988. The series is renowned for its insightful and cynical portrayal of the inner workings of the British government, specifically the relationship between elected politicians and permanent civil servants. Core Premise and Main Characters This report examines the British political satire (and

"Yes Minister" The Skeleton in the Cupboard (TV Episode 1982)