Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.

How Yes Minister Ranks

All TV shows

Top 12%

1980s shows

Top 11%

Comedy shows

Top 18%

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Top 22%

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the vibe

Yes Minister Vibe

What it feels like

briskneutralgentleapproachablecomedy-drivenintimatelightplayfulcontemplative

What it's about

pacing

brisk 6/9brisk 6/9

tone

texture

playfulplayful

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Pacing: Brisk (6 of 9)
Tone: Neutral (5 of 9)
Intensity: Gentle (2 of 9)
Complexity: Approachable (4 of 9)
Humor: Comedy-driven (9 of 9)
Scale: Intimate (1 of 9)
Spirit: Light (9 of 9)
Texture: Playful, Contemplative
Story Tags: corruption power, ambition hubris, freedom rebellion, politics, london, workplace, colleagues, rivals, everyman, anti hero, procedural case of week, con deception