A truly timeless show. Sadly 3 of its biggest acts now gone. Heart-breaking

Hacker: First rule in politics: never believe anything until it's officially denied.

It was a real shame that Paul Eddington never got the awards he in every way so much deserved.

I met Paul when he came to Perth, Australia, as I was his chauffeur. I can testify how the pollies fell over him as mentioned and was treated as if he was a visiting head of government.

Best tv series ever. How many times in the last 30 years have the words of Sir Humphrey come to mind as I look at current affairs ...?

As a Canadian who's country share the Parliamentary system, I always found this show both brilliant and terrifying.

It is an immortal TV show. Even after 4 decades, the entertainment part of it and the element of the comedy epitome, refuses to fade away.

"you mean you lost your key" lol brilliant comedy!!!

In sharp competition with Cleese & Booths Fawlty Towers this must be the most brilliant British sitcom ever. Subdued caustic humor as only the brits can make it. No need for slapstick here - a spot on the mechanisms in the real motives behind human relations is enough to make me roll on the floor laughing... It’s as relevant now as back then. That’s what make a timeless classic.

My goodness the comedy world...the WORLD...misses this brilliant series! RIP Paul & Nigel, you'll never be forgotten, gratitude for the laughs.

Yes minister and yes prime minister is the platinum of political comedy satire. To this date I watch it and my son too, it is so well written and delivered. RIP Paul Eddington, nigel Hawthorne and derek foulds. The trio and all involved created a masterpiece of comedy. Loved it when growing up on 80s and still love it.

I first found Yes, Minister, in the mid 80's on PBS. Then, became even a bigger fan of Yes, Prime Minister. My favorite British comedy.

I must have seen this entire series at least a dozen times, and I still laugh just as loudly as I did the first time. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant writing and acting by all three principal characters. The books are equally outstanding, and any fan of the television series ought to have them on the bookshelf.

These series, and “Frazier”, are the two greats of TV.

Bernard is selling himself a bit short there. He was bloody brilliant as well. He didn't have as big a part to play but he had quite a few one-liners which he delivered with impeccable timing.

Derek Fowlds RIP January 17th, 2020

The Brits have made some of the greatest genuine comedy series.

My last job before retirement was with a Government department, and the whole department was just like this.

About 10 years ago, Cathay Pacific streamed this show again... What a delight on a boring flight....a few times, I laughed so loud to almost wake my fellow passengers... What a delight this show is... I have never seen a better comedy anywhere in the world... Absolute genius from all involved...

Grew up in Melbourne Australia and spotted ‘Jim’ walking about Carlton one day and recognised him immediately due to watching this program with my parents growing up. Genius writing and simply beautiful performances by all involved.

A peerless comedy/documentary- my all-time favourite. Of all the actors, I think Derek Fowlds had the most difficult but important role. He had to sit quietly in the background, listening to the verbal jousting between the two main protagonists (sometimes for minutes at a time) before delivering the punchline to the scene whilst keeping a straight face. *Very* difficult but wonderfully executed. Sadly, all these actors have taken their final curtain call. As far as YM/YPM (and others of that era- Black Adder, Only Fools and Horses etc) "we shall never see their likes again".

Jay and Lynn...an inspired pairing. It's obvious that they gelled perfectly where writing style is concerned.

Yes Minister, Yes Prime Minister and Fawlty Towers are priceless British comedy gems which will never lose their incredible “funniness” with time.

"You mean you've lost your key?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I cant understand why this series is never repeated unlike Dads Army, which is never off our screens.

hacker's churchill delusion was just amazing =) brilliant. a great show. love it.

The YM TV series has and is still enriching people's lives all over the world. The best British humour by far.

I loved the part of Bernard , the guy who knew really what was going, but only spoke when spoken to.

My grandfather had a friend in Canberra (Aus capital) at the time the show aired and apparently no one in Parliament House could be found to get anything done when the show was on because they had all dashed home or to the nearest screen to watch, it was that accurate to their jobs and that entertaining.

"You take his key away from him!" Ba-ha-ha!

So sad Paul never won an award for his character.

And the context hasn’t changed , Europe, unions, the NHS and overseas, all the same issues today. Unbelievable series fantastic

I remember watching that last interview with Paul Eddington on Face To Face. It was so tragic. He was such a talented and dignified man.

Derrick Fowlds 😊what a gentleman 👏🇬🇧

An incredible bunch of actors

The newspaper reader analysis was spot on.

I love the theme tune for Yes Minister, for some reason when I hear it play it transfers my mind back to the late 80s.

Eddington's performances are the most impressive amongst the three, IMHO. The script did most of Hawthorne's job for him.

A truly lovely series. So sad all of these gentlemen have done to the great stage in the sky....RIP Paul, Nigel and Derek....

Pirabee. You’ve said it all. God bless them. We will never see their like again. I too watched them for years and still laugh out loud today, always fresh. God bless the Writers too. Talented people in the right place at the right time. Let’s face it, they had wonderful material to work with. Thanks for the many hours of laughter ... and still going.

I used to watch in the 80s and my sister presented me on my birthday the books in 2 volumes in Portuguese language. I still have them and every so often I re-read it again.

I watched the series about 10 years ago when I was young and naive, still find it funny and realistic. It helped a lot on my understanding about western politic and my English skill during my time working on IELTS

Such a brilliant artist, and he is also responsible for "My Cousin Vinny," a true masterpiece from a sublime genius.

Nothing fulfils John Reith's mandate for the BBC to 'inform, educate, entertain' more than this programme.

I don’t know if Derek Fawlds is a lot younger than Paul Eddingtond and Nigel Hawthorne but it sort of shows how young Paul and Nigel were when they left us. It makes you sorry for Derek to have lost two of his closest friends and alumni.

I love Derek Fowld’s Bernard.

It is such a fantastic show -- and it continues to amaze me how much some of the themes/plotlines still apply today!

One of the very best series ever on television. Brilliant in so many respects.

What a poignant ending. If there really is something in the great beyond, I hope these three lads are having a great laugh together. Brilliant writing, brilliant acting, wonderful legacy.

I also have immeasurable appreciation for the sophisticated way english is spoken and written in England in comparison to the way it is spoken in other countries

Simply superb! And as long as there's politicians, civil servants and government - a timeless, and very relevant, comedy as well!! 😊👍

Never has TV produced such disturbingly dark comedy. Truly and proudly British.

Classic stuff indeed. I'm 48yo,and this was on during my teens. I could never tire of watching this.

Brilliant,the three of them

Just as funny 30 years later.

Brilliant Comedy. So sad they have all passed now.

Yes, Bernard. We miss them, too.

I don't know what the greatest English language sitcom is, but I do know it's either Yes, Minister or Frasier. The writing was impeccable!

We loved these shows Down Under, on our ABC!

great show, great performances by all, brilliantly written

Brilliant, a timeless masterpiece of political satire

Regarding that Paul was seen as part of the government abroad... He might just have been a better PM than the latest few!

I'm Canadian but even I get somewhere between 95 %to 99% of the jokes on Yes Minister.

Bernard...I think he wants to run the country. Sir Humphrey...well stop him Bernard ! Absolute classic,best TV series ever.RIP Paul,Nigel and Derek.Still watching the DVD's of this

Yes Minister still relevant.

Who wouldn't like to have Paul Eddington as Prime Minister. RIP.

Just take a look at how Paul Eddington looked here at 1:19 compared to here at 1:34 - these two scenes were made a year apart from each other, with 1:34 being from the first Yes PM series and 1:19 from Series 2 of Yes PM. You can notice the effects of Paul's skin cancer during these two appearances. Great man who be able to work through such an illness and still be 100% funny.

Let's not forget that the real stars of these shows are the script writers. Actors need good material to bring out their best.

The best series in my opinion it was hilarious and also frighteningly close to reality

In reality, if Jim Hacker was our Prime Minister we all know who was really in charge. Prime Minister Sir Humphrey Appleby and what a safe Britain that would be with Humpy as Prime Minister.

Anyone with a basic interest in politics of any country must watch yes prime/minister.

I thank them , and I miss them.

Loved this show and still do... Absolutely brilliant! 😍

I’m not a fan of comedies but this programme is so funny, even after all these years. Timeless, charming and witty. The best of British TV!

Thankyou. Wow that shows what a great show it is, everyone regardless of age appreciates and understands it and what it did and how relevant it is now still and will be.

I always like when Hacker channeled his inner Churchill.

No mention of Nigel Hawthorne's splendid 'Georgie' in MAPP & LUCIA; one of the finest TV series ever. He also played the Archdeacon of Barchester in Trollope's BARCHESTER CHRONICLES.

Notice Hawthorne's temples darkening as Sir Humphrey complains of being locked out.

Paul Eddington was received excellently in Australia, most of the press focussing on how Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke jovially reacted and interacted with him. Bob Hawke was extremely, and popularly, down to earth and as such deliberately played up the irony of welcoming an actor popular for playing the role of a politician....in a comedy show that Bob Hawke was on the record as loving. In some British programs the Australian reception of Paul Eddington is depicted as if Australian politicians and the press thought that he was an actual politician, when this absolutely wasn’t the case.

I love this series to pieces and beyond all reason! I love it! I love it! I love it! I love it!!!!

My all time favourite show. I was looking for the DVD series 20 years ago. Couldn't find. A loved one gifted me the book which is equally brilliant and humorous. Fantastic series. Excellent casting. Awesome comedy

My favourite show and three men I consider my friends. I wish I had met them.

Quite a funny show! 😎👍

Best 3 comic actors ever imo

simply the best thing there's ever been on the telly

"Vinnie" and "Nine Yards" are awesome movies. Well done Lynn.

Utterly brilliant television

hilarious. i think Bernard had all the best one - liners.

That face from Hacker was brilliant. The 3 of them were equally funny

I always loved this. Hilarious. Thank goodness for You Tube.

The best comedy show in any language ever. Period!

Fantastic scripts , superb actors . Nothing like it has ever been produced since - I don't think such talent is around any more.

Nigel Hawthorne was also in "Firefox" as a Russian Scientist who defects to help Clint Eastwood's character to steal the top secret MIG aka The Firefox out of the Soviet Union!

Was too young to appreciate this when it was first on. started rewatching it ten years ago and was instantly hooked. So funny and so insightful. Couldn'thave asked for a better casting or storyline. Love each character even the minor ones. no offence to The Thick Of It, but sorry guys you don't even compare and i like your show as well.

R.I.P. Mr Derek

The greatest ever. Love every minute of it

I kind of stumbled upon this series recently having no idea of what it was (I am not British obviously). Loved it so much, I was so disappointed to see only 5 series altogether. I thought people back then probably didn't appreciate the brilliance of the show enough for it to continue. Now, I realize how wrong I was and why the show ended. Would love to have seen more but it is perfect in its way

Brilliant series I watched both so so funny

They were the best and still the Best in 2020!

one of my most favourite sitcom...