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Jim feels local government isn't really representative, so is eager to hear more about proposals to reform the system. Sir Humphrey fears this would lead to the civil service losing its power and turns to an unlikely ally to help persuade the prime minister to think again. Political comedy first broadcast in 1988, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Jim tries to improve employment figures by moving military units around the country. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim gets wind of a major financial scandal in the City that is bound to have damaging repercussions for the government. With the party conference looming, he decides it's time for him to take swift and firm action - but Sir Humphrey has other ideas. Political comedy first broadcast in 1987, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Jim feels local government isn't really representative, so is eager to hear more about proposals to reform the system. Sir Humphrey fears this would lead to the civil service losing its power and turns to an unlikely ally to help persuade the prime minister to think again. Political comedy first broadcast in 1988, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne

Hacker is left with egg on his face when Sir Humphrey makes it known the Government plans to cut arts funding. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim decides to save money by getting rid of the Department of Education, much to the disgust of Sir Humphrey. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim decides to save money by getting rid of the Department of Education, much to the disgust of Sir Humphrey. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim is horrified at allegations of phone-tapping and emphatically denies they are true - until Sir Humphrey informs him otherwise. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday with Pippa are left in tatters when the Meldrews join them for a meal at a Chinese restaurant. Comedy, starring Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie

Victor's unease at the possible outcome of a medical test is compounded by the discovery that he has just bought a car with an obscene number plate. However, it isn't until later, when he attends an amateur dramatics rehearsal at neighbour Nick Swainey's house, that things really start getting him down. Richard Wilson stars

Hacker is left with egg on his face when Sir Humphrey makes it known the Government plans to cut arts funding. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds

Jim decides to save money by getting rid of the Department of Education, much to the disgust of Sir Humphrey. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds