Yes Minister - Series 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
A political opportunity arises when Jim discovers a brand new hospital has yet to employ a single member of medical staff, or admit a single patient. He's determined to see the facility in use, or close it. Humphrey, however, has other ideas.
Broadcast details
Date
Monday 23rd February 1981
Time
9pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Paul Eddington | James Hacker |
|---|---|
| Nigel Hawthorne | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Derek Fowlds | Bernard Woolley |
Guest cast
| John Barron | Sir Ian Whitworth |
|---|---|
| Norman Bird | Brian Baker |
| Rosemary Frankau | Mrs Rogers (Chief Administrator) |
| Stephen Tate | Billy Fraser (Union Man) |
| Arthur Cox | Roy (Jim's Driver) |
| Lindy Alexander | Reporter |
| Robert Dougall | Self |
Writing team
| Antony Jay | Writer |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Lynn | Writer |
Production team
| Peter Whitmore | Director |
|---|---|
| Peter Whitmore | Producer |
| Alistair McKay (as Alastair Mackay) | Editor |
| Graham Sisson | Editor |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |
| Tony Burrough | Production Designer |