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Summary: "Subsidies are for what people don't want but ought to have"
Review: --Sir Humphrey. The Yes, Minister episodes continue with Jim Hacker moving to #10 Downing Street, bringing along private secretary Bernard and, of course, reuniting with the newly promoted Sir Humphrey (whose sentences seem to get longer with each episode). The audio level is better on this set than on the previous one. The cover artwork is not as clean (there are scan lines through the images), but the back cover is very nice with new photos of the three main characters (no photos on the inside as there were in the previous 4-CD set). The 17 brilliant episodes begin with the 1984 1-hour Christmas special that illustrated the chain events elevating Hacker to #10. The special features include the Sir Humphrey's lengthy review of the Yes Minister Diaries, "Christmas at the Ministry" clip, a 1986 Paul Eddington interview, Jonathan Lynn interview, and profiles on the main actors as well as others. A touching biography of Paul Eddington (Nigel Hawthorne was featured in the first set) in also included. The bio includes scenes from 1950s Dixon of Dock Green, Adventures of Robin Hood, and many scenes from The Good Life and some insight on what Margaret Thatcher thought of Prime Minister Hacker. Eddington's wife, Felicity Kendal, Hawthorne, and Derek Fowlds are among those interviewed. It also includes very sad clips of one of Eddington's last interviews when he was suffering through the last stages of the skin cancer that took his life. He handled his illness with much courage and the interviews with his friends and family reveals how fondly he is remembered and how many lives he touched. This set is a must-have for Yes, Minister fans. I have yet to search for the "Easter Egg" the box promises, so happy hunting.
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Summary: First class satire
Review: ...don't be put-off by the "no rating" category... this is as unoffensive as it can get (these programs aired before the 9 o'clock news on BBC 1 originally, that being in the so-called "watershed" time slot to be suitable for family viewing). Very British humour, utlizing fully the scope of the English language without too many regional dialects that can make this hard to understand by non-English viewers. Always entertaining, I can honestly say that this stuff has aged extremely well in the course of 20yrs since I originally saw it.
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Summary: Superb
Review: A must-watch for political science majors, West-wing fans, Democrats and Washingtonians. This series, and its precursor, Yes Minister, are hilariously funny, educational, and show us why the US federal gov't needs to grant far more money to CPB/PBS... oh for a BBC of our own... *sigh*
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Summary: Superb
Review: A must-watch for political science majors, West-wing fans, Democrats and Washingtonians. This series, and its precursor, Yes Minister, are hilariously funny, educational, and show us why the US federal gov't needs to grant far more money to CPB/PBS... oh for a BBC of our own... *sigh*
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Summary: Among the best television has to offer.
Review: Absolutely wonderful. I dont think a political satire of this quality and wit has ever or would ever be produced for American television. In response to an earlier review, the "Yes, Prime Minister" and "Yes, Minister" series are not for democrats or Washingtonians alone. Anyone interested in political satire will appreciate and cherish these dvd's. The central theme fueling this wonderfuly written and performed series is the never ending conflict between the permanent unelected Civil Service(big government if you will)who administer policy and the elected, yet oh so temporary politicians(self serving populists if you will) who make the policy. There are valid and hilarious skewerings of all sides, all beliefs and all conceits. This is equal opportunity satire and well worth the rather high cost. Rather educational as well. A great way to learn about the basic workings of British democratic government. Many of the bits of humour and wisdom are as relevant here in the good old USA as they are over there.
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Summary: Thatcherite reviewer's bias shows
Review: Despite David Stubbs' assumption, I suspect Thatcher successfully carried out a reactionary (hardly radical) program largely thanks to the complicity of senior civil servants.
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Summary: Hilarious!!!
Review: I have watched every single episode of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister. The humor is unmatched and the english delicious. If only all of us had the wit of Humphrey Applebee, a boss as dense as Hacker and a subordinate as devoted as Bernard....wouldn't our professional lives be perfect? Strongly encourage anyone who loves the Queen's english and British humor to buy this DVD.
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Summary: NO SUBTITLES!!
Review: I was extremely disappointed that the set has no subtitles. I think BBC should add subtitle to the set immediately, and replace the set to those who requests subtitles free of charge. The content of the DVD is great. The bonus features are great too. But for those who can't hear the conversation, please buy the book instead, or/and wait for a new release with subtitles.
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Summary: "If you spill the beans, you open up a can of worms"
Review: I would expect that anyone reading the reviews of "Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister" already knows and loves what must be one of the most lauded comedy shows the BBC ever produced. So suffice to say, if you enjoyed watching the show before, the ability to watch them again is a unadulterated pleasure.
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Summary: Political Humor at its best... Part 2!
Review: If you read my review of Yes, Minister, there is little I can add to that review to describe this series. Yes Prime Minister picks up where Yes Minister left off. The premise is that the PM resigns mid-term, and a new PM is needed. A recently promoted Sir Humphrey Applebee determines there is only one person who can project the image needed yet he can control... Jim Hacker! You will see many wonderful and new looks into the political scene - yet never stating any party affiliation. Included in this set is what I feel is the funniest episode of the series where Jim Hacker is about to hold his first press conference. You would never believe that simply the way you sit could totally change the impression of what is being said until you see this! BRILLIANT! Also included is a great tribute to Paul Eddington, a life cut short way too soon.
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