Yes Minister

(PG)

From the minds of Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay comes the complete box set of all three series of Yes Minister. First-class political satire and a worldwide favourite seen in over 80 countries, Yes Minister is well-known for being closer to the truth than those in the political arena would like to admit.

Re-live the exploits of the amiable and honourable Jim Hacker and his permanent Secretary, the urbane but evasive Sir Humphrey Appleby as they balance the intricacies of government bureaucracy.

The four-disc set contains the complete Yes Minister collection from Hacker's arrival on the political arena as Minister of Administrative Affairs through to the extraordinary events that turned Jim Hacker MP into Jim Hacker PM.

Following his stout stand against the Eurosausage, The Rt Hon James Hacker, was propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Fortunately for the country, however, his scheming adversary Sir Humphrey Appleby finds himself in the exalted position of Cabinet Secretary. Appleby is more than willing to steer the unsteady ship of state through the perilous waters of government...

Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott.

Just as wonderfully funny now as when I first saw it. It just goes to show how timeless (and forever topical) the series is.