Yes Minister May 2026

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

( Paul Eddington ): Initially the Minister for Administrative Affairs, Hacker is often idealistic but easily swayed by concerns about his public image, votes, and status.

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