Yes Minister - Season 1 Episode 3
Seasons & Episodes
Overview
The Minister decides there is far too much waste in government and decides the time has come to launch an economy drive. Sir Humphrey suggests to the Minister that he should lead by example and cut back on his own staff. He soon finds himself without a driver or a secretary and chaos ensues. He immediately gets into trouble with the trade unions and the press take advantage of the situation.
Details
Episode Title
The Economy Drive
Airdate
1980-03-10
Runtime
29
Director
Sydney Lotterby
Cast
Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott, John Savident, Milton Johns, Neil Fitzwiliam, Nigel Hawthorne, Pat Keen, Patricia Shakesby, Paul Eddington, William Lawford
Genre
Comedy
Country
UK
Release Year
1980
Rotten Tomatoes:
94
Metacritic:
9.6
Episode Runtime:
30 min
Rated:
TV-PG
First Air Date:
1980-02-25
Seasons:
3
Status:
Ended
Creators:
Peter Whitmore, Sydney Lotterby, Antony Jay
Awards:
Top rated TV #161 | Won 5 BAFTA Awards, 6 wins & 3 nominations total
