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S2·E1 The Compassionate Society

Episode
Season 2, Episode 1
Air Date
February 23, 1981
Runtime
30 minutes
Director
Peter Whitmore
Writers
Jonathan Lynn, Antony Jay
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 23, 1981 30 min
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Synopsis

When Jim learns that a brand new hospital still has no medical staff, but hundreds of civil servants working there, he proposes that half of the civil servants be sacked and use the money saved to open wards with medical staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 1 of Yes Minister air?

Season 2, Episode 1 ('The Compassionate Society') originally aired on February 23, 1981.

How long is Season 2 Episode 1 ('The Compassionate Society')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in Yes Minister Season 2 Episode 1?

When Jim learns that a brand new hospital still has no medical staff, but hundreds of civil servants working there, he proposes that half of the civil servants be sacked and use the money saved to open wards with medical staff....

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