Yes Minister Series 1, Episode 3 - The Economy Drive - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Fired up by the press, Hacker decides to impose cuts on the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey is appalled and sets out to stop him, calling on some old service tricks to manipulate Jim's stance...
Broadcast details
Date
Monday 10th March 1980
Time
9pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Paul Eddington | James Hacker |
|---|---|
| Nigel Hawthorne | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Derek Fowlds | Bernard Woolley |
| Diana Hoddinott | Annie Hacker |
| Neil Fitzwiliam | Frank Weisel |
Guest cast
| John Savident | Sir 'Jumbo' Frederick |
|---|---|
| Milton Johns | Ron Watson (CSTAGW Union General Secretary) |
| Pat Keen | Nelly (Cleaning Lady) |
| Patricia Shakesby | Mandy (Secretary) |
| William Lawford | French Embassy Doorman |
| Norman Tipton | Photographer |
| Frank Tregear | Reporter |
Writing team
| Antony Jay | Writer |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
Production team
| Sydney Lotterby | Director |
|---|---|
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Ron Bowman | Editor |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |