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Yes, Prime Minister S1E4 — The Key
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The Key

9.2/10 · 503 votesJan 30, 198630 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.7 vs season avg

Discussion

Office politics take precedence over national issues when Sir Humphrey and Bernard fall out with each other after Jim tries to restrict Sir Humphrey’s access to №10.

Seasons2

Season 1 Episodes8

Cast3

Paul Eddington

Paul Eddington

Jim Hacker

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Sir Humphrey Appleby

Derek Fowlds

Derek Fowlds

Bernard Woolley

Crew4

Sydney Lotterby

Sydney Lotterby

Producer

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Antony Jay

Writer

Jonathan Lynn

Jonathan Lynn

Writer

Sydney Lotterby

Sydney Lotterby

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Key" is episode 4 of Yes, Prime Minister season 1. It scored 9.2/10 from 503 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Sydney Lotterby and written by Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn, it aired on January 30, 1986.