S1·E1 Open Government
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- February 25, 1980
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Director
- Stuart Allen
- Writers
- Jonathan Lynn, Antony Jay
- Score
- 6/10 (1 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Jim Hacker retains his seat in the election and is given a cabinet post in the new government He meets the permanent secretary for his department Sir Humphrey Appleby but Jim decides to change the way things are done in the civil service so Sir Humphrey sets out to stop him
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Yes Minister air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Open Government') originally aired on February 25, 1980.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Open Government')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.
What happens in Yes Minister Season 1 Episode 1?
Jim Hacker retains his seat in the election and is given a cabinet post in the new government He meets the permanent secretary for his department Sir Humphrey Appleby but Jim decides to change the way things are done in the civil service so Sir Humphrey sets out to stop him...
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